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Get Shit Done (GSD)

Workflow Productivity Solid

Lightweight meta-prompting, context engineering, and spec-driven development system for Claude Code addressing context rot through structured planning, subagent orchestration, and XML-formatted prompts. Zero runtime dependencies.

48,065 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeQuick setup

Solves the practical context-window degradation problem that limits long-running AI coding sessions — relevant for enterprise teams running extended multi-session software projects.

Individual developers and small teams doing AI-first development; consultants running greenfield builds with Claude Code.

Claude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

https://github.com/gsd-build/get-shit-done

By TÂCHES / gsd-build

How to Get It

This is a methodology or approach — no installation needed. You can use it in Claude Cowork, Claude Code, or Claude Chat. Follow the steps described in the overview, or paste the description into a Claude conversation and ask Claude to help you set it up.

Instructions to paste into Claude
In the Claude Desktop app (Code mode): Click the + button → Plugins → search for "GSD" and install.

Or paste this command into your Claude Code conversation:
npx get-shit-done-cc@latest

Note: The project README features a cryptocurrency token badge. The tool itself is functional and does not require any crypto interaction.
PrerequisitesNode.js; Claude CodeTime to functional5 minutesCostFree

Trust Signals Source Reviewed

Stars48,065Contributors115Last updated2026-04-06LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone found

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse Active

Discussed on Hacker News, Reddit

28 mentions across 2 sources

Reviewer notes

Source Reviewed review. These are observations, not a security certification.

44K stars, 3,554 forks, v1.30.0, daily commits. Zero runtime npm dependencies. SECURITY.md with responsible disclosure. Vitest test suite with 70% coverage minimum. Multi-runtime support. Client readiness=3 due to $GSD Solana token badge with Dexscreener link in README — not in code but creates governance friction with enterprise IT review.

Installs prompt/config files only — minimal filesystem scope, no network egress. Zero runtime npm dependencies. gsd-build org exists but thin. $GSD Solana token badge is not a code risk but requires client disclosure conversation. .secretscanignore and .base64scanignore files show supply chain scanning awareness.

2026-03-29: FLAG FOR CLIENT CONVERSATIONS: Repository prominently features a $GSD Solana cryptocurrency token badge (Dexscreener link). Tool code is clean and zero-dependency, but the crypto token association requires proactive disclosure with enterprise clients before recommending.

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Evaluation

Ease of Use
3/5
Versatility
4/5
Reliability
4/5
Security
3/5
Overall score3.50 / 5.00 SolidEvaluatedMar 2026
44K stars, 3,554 forks, v1.30.0, daily commits. Zero runtime npm dependencies. SECURITY.md with responsible disclosure. Vitest test suite with 70% coverage minimum. Multi-runtime support. Client readiness=3 due to $GSD Solana token badge with Dexscreener link in README — not in code but creates governance friction with enterprise IT review.

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