Waza

Waza is an open-source skill set for AI agents that embeds engineering habits like debugging, interface design, and code review into slash-command workflows.

Waza provides eight pre-defined skills that agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor can use to perform standard engineering tasks. Each skill operates as a folder containing reference documentation, helper scripts, and failure case data, triggered by simple slash commands. These skills chain together, allowing users to move from planning and debugging to verification and release without manual approval for every step. The /check skill reads repository context—such as READMEs and package manifests—to verify changes against project-specific constraints. It functions by installing to a shared skill directory or via specific plugin and desktop configurations, standardizing output across different AI agents.

Waza at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: CLI, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: March 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/tw93/Waza

Key features

/think command for design planning and pressure-testing
/ui command for producing distinctive frontend interfaces
/check command for verifying diffs against project constraints
/hunt command for systematic bug debugging and root cause confirmation
/write command for editing and refining prose
/learn command for domain research workflows
/read command for summarizing URLs or PDFs
/health command for auditing agent and project instructions

Use it for

Plan features by thinking through designs before implementation
Ship bug fixes by locating root causes and verifying changes
Perform research workflows by synthesizing and summarizing external sources
Automate code review and release processes based on project constraints

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