Get-Shit-Done: A Meta-Prompting and Context Engineering System for AI Coding Assistants
By
stefankuehnel
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Summary
The article describes 'get-shit-done' (gsd-build), a meta-prompting and context engineering system designed for AI coding assistants like Claude Code, OpenCode, Gemini CLI, and others. It addresses 'context rot' - the quality degradation that occurs as AI assistants fill their context windows. The system is lightweight, powerful, and works across Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms. It's positioned as a spec-driven development tool that helps users build exactly what they want without unnecessary complexity, with testimonials praising its effectiveness compared to other similar tools.
Key quotes
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Solves context rot — the quality degradation that happens as Claude fills its context window.
"If you know clearly what you want, this WILL build it for you. No bs."
"I've done SpecKit, OpenSpec and Taskmaster — this has produced the best results for me."
"By far the most powerful addition to my Claude Code. Nothing over-"
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