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5/9/2026

I Built an Issue-Based Claude Code Plugin "cadenza" for Technical Output Creation
Short summary
cadenza is a Claude Code plugin that structures technical output creation into 5 gated phases (planning, design, storyboarding, verification, finishing) to prevent shallow writing and ensure user ownership. Each phase includes mandatory user confirmations to prevent full delegation to AI. The plugin is open-source on GitHub and installable via Claude plugin marketplace.
- •5-phase workflow enforces structured thinking before writing
- •User maintains control at each phase with mandatory confirmations
- •Built-in regression checks prevent skipping phases or drifting from core issue
Generated with AI, which can make mistakes.
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