/edikt:guideline:review
Review guideline language quality — checks whether team standards are specific, actionable, and written for consistent enforcement.
This is a scoped shortcut for running /edikt:gov:review targeting guidelines only.
Usage
bash
/edikt:guideline:review
/edikt:guideline:review guideline-api-response-casingArguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| (none) | Review all guidelines in docs/guidelines/ |
| A guideline slug or filename | Review a specific guideline |
What it checks
Each guideline directive is scored on four dimensions:
| Dimension | Strong | Vague |
|---|---|---|
| Specificity | Names exact patterns, formats, or locations | Could mean anything to different readers |
| Actionability | One clear action, no ambiguity | No actionable instruction |
| Phrasing | Active voice with clear scope | Passive or hedged language |
| Testability | Verifiable by code review or tooling | Cannot be verified |
When to run
- After writing a new guideline, before it's compiled
- Periodically — guidelines can accumulate vague language over time
What's next
- /edikt:guideline:new — capture a new team standard
- /edikt:gov:compile — compile guidelines into governance directives
- /edikt:gov:review — full governance review across all sources