Agent skill · software engineering · jeremylongshore
overnight-development
Automates software development overnight using git hooks to enforce test-driven
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable scripts for automating TDD workflows using Git hooks that aren't commonly found in public documentation.
What it needs
Requires bash, git installed locally. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Overnight Development Overview This skill automates software development overnight by leveraging Git hooks to enforce test-driven development (TDD). It ensures that all code changes are fully tested and meet specified quality standards before being committed. Prerequisites Access to project files in ${CLAUDESKILLDIR}/ Required tools and dependencies installed Understanding of skill functionality Permissions for file operations Instructions 1. Identify skill activation trigger and context 2. Gather required inputs and parameters 3. Execute skill workflow systematically 4. Validate outputs meet requirements 5. Handle errors and edge cases appropriately 6. Provide clear results and next steps Output Primary deliverables based on skill purpose Status indicators and success metrics Generated files or configurations Reports and summaries as applicable Recommendations for follow-up actions Error Handling See ${CLAUDESKILLDIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling. Examples See ${CLAUDESKILLDIR}/references/examples.md for detailed examples. Resources Official documentation for related tools Best practices guides Example use cases and templates Community forums and support channels
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/overnight-development