context-engineering-intro vs get-shit-done
Claude Code context and workflow projects compared
context-engineering-intro and get-shit-done both organize work for AI-assisted development with Claude Code. context-engineering-intro provides a template for turning feature requests into implementation plans with validation, while get-shit-done describes a lightweight, spec-driven workflow and is archived.
context-engineering-intro: Guide AI Coding Assistants with Project Context
A Claude Code-oriented template for giving coding assistants project rules, examples, and feature requirements before implementation. It turns feature requests into Product Requirements Prompts with implementation steps and validation guidance.
get-shit-done: Structure Claude Code Work with Prompts and Specs
get-shit-done was a lightweight system for meta-prompting, context engineering, and spec-driven development with Claude Code. This repository is archived; development has moved to GSD Core in the Open GSD repository.
| context-engineering-intro | get-shit-done | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 13.9k | 64.4k |
| Forks | 2.7k | 5.4k |
| Last analyzed | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
Key differences
- context-engineering-intro includes project rules, feature-request structure, PRP templates, custom commands, and example patterns; get-shit-done focuses on meta-prompting, context engineering, and specifications.
- context-engineering-intro guides users from a feature request through planning, implementation, and validation; get-shit-done is described as a lightweight system for structuring development work.
- context-engineering-intro is written in Python, while get-shit-done is written in JavaScript.
- context-engineering-intro is not archived; get-shit-done is archived, with current development directed to GSD Core in the Open GSD repository.
- context-engineering-intro documents a Claude Code-oriented workflow that can be adapted to other coding assistants; get-shit-done is specifically focused on Claude Code.
Choose context-engineering-intro if you…
- want a reusable template with project rules, examples, and feature requirements.
- need to break a complex feature into implementation steps and validation guidance.
- want a workflow that can be adapted for coding assistants beyond Claude Code.
Choose get-shit-done if you…
- want to explore a lightweight, spec-driven Claude Code workflow.
- need the current project, issues, releases, or contribution information and are prepared to use GSD Core instead of this archived repository.
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