Which one should you use?
A harness audit checks what your repo already has — docs, checks, loops — and adds only the missing pieces. Copying a full agent stack drops someone else’s tools, hooks, and opinions on top. Use diy-harness when you want readiness, not a second operating system.
Side by side.
| Option | What it does | Where it runs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| diy-harness skill | Audit, then fill gaps | A repo you already own | You want the smallest missing layer |
| Copy a full stack | Clone another team’s agent kit | Greenfield or “make it like theirs” | You intend to adopt that whole system |
When an audit is enough.
You have a working product. You need agents to stop rediscovering the same rules. Audit first.
When a full stack is honest.
You are starting empty and you want that specific kit. Then copy on purpose — do not pretend it was an audit.