Trustless Work Skill

Comprehensive Claude Code skill for integrating Trustless Work Escrow-as-a-Service (EaaS).

Overview

Trustless Work is an Escrow-as-a-Service platform built on Stellar (Soroban) for stablecoin escrow. This skill provides complete integration guidance for building non-custodial escrow flows with milestones, approvals, and disputes.

Platform Compatibility

This skill uses the open Agent Skills standard and works with:

• ✅ Claude Code
• ✅ Cursor
• ✅ GitHub Copilot (VS Code)
• ✅ OpenAI Codex CLI
• ✅ Google Gemini CLI
• ✅ Windsurf
• ✅ Cline
• ✅ Roo Code

Installation

The easiest way is via npx — no installation required:

npx trustless-work-skill

Or install it globally and run it anywhere:

npm install -g trustless-work-skill
trustless-work-skill

The CLI will ask you which agent you want to install the skill for and copy the files to the right location automatically.

Manual installation

Claude Code:

claude install https://github.com/wmendes/trustless-work-skill

OpenAI Codex CLI / Gemini CLI:

cd ~/.agents/skills
git clone https://github.com/wmendes/trustless-work-skill

Cursor:

cd .cursor/skills
git clone https://github.com/wmendes/trustless-work-skill

Skill Structure

After installation for Claude Code the files land at:

~/.claude/commands/
├── trustless-work.md        # Slash command  →  /trustless-work
└── trustless-work/
    ├── escrow-types.md      # Single vs Multi-Release comparison
    ├── roles-reference.md   # Complete role permissions guide
    ├── lifecycle-guide.md   # Detailed lifecycle phases
    ├── api-reference.md     # REST API documentation
    ├── examples.md          # Complete integration examples
    └── stellar-guide.md     # Stellar network integration

For other agents the layout follows the Agent Skills standard (all files in one folder).

What This Skill Covers

Core Concepts

• Escrow Types: Single-Release vs Multi-Release
• Roles System: 6 roles (Service Provider, Approver, Release Signer, Dispute Resolver, Receiver, Platform Address)
• Escrow Lifecycle: Initiation → Funding → Milestone Updates → Approval → Release → (Dispute Resolution)
• Stellar Integration: Trustlines, wallets, USDC on Stellar

Technical Integration

• REST API: Complete endpoint reference
• React SDK: Hooks and components
• JavaScript/TypeScript Examples: Production-ready code
• Wallet Integration: Freighter and others

Use Cases

• Freelance/gig marketplaces
• DAO grant programs
• Security deposits (rentals, bookings)
• Crowdfunding platforms
• E-commerce escrow
• B2B payment automation

Using This Skill

Invoke with Claude Code

# General help
/trustless-work

# Specific use case
/trustless-work create a freelance marketplace escrow

# With escrow type
/trustless-work single-release
/trustless-work multi-release

When Claude Uses This Skill

Claude will automatically use this skill when you:

• Ask about implementing escrow flows
• Mention marketplace payments, milestones, or disputes
• Want to integrate stablecoin payments with approval logic
• Need non-custodial payment infrastructure
• Ask about Trustless Work specifically

Quick Reference

Key Resources

• API Docs: https://dev.api.trustlesswork.com/docs
• Backoffice dApp: https://dapp.trustlesswork.com
• Demo dApp: https://demo.trustlesswork.com
• Escrow Viewer: https://viewer.trustlesswork.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/Trustless-Work

USDC on Stellar

Issuer: GBBD47IF6LWK7P7MDEVSCWR7DPUWV3NY3DTQEVFL4NAT4AQH3ZLLFLA5

Fees

• Protocol Fee: 0.3% (automatic)
• Platform Fee: Configurable (you set it)

Networks

• Testnet API: https://dev.api.trustlesswork.com
• Mainnet API: https://api.trustlesswork.com

Supporting Files

1. escrow-types.md

Complete comparison of Single-Release vs Multi-Release escrows:

• Structure differences
• Use case recommendations
• JSON examples
• Decision guide

2. roles-reference.md

Full role permissions and interaction patterns:

• What each role can do
• Common role assignment patterns
• Multi-role addresses
• Security considerations

3. lifecycle-guide.md

Step-by-step guide through all lifecycle phases:

• Initiation (define schema)
• Funding (lock assets)
• Milestone Updates (mark progress)
• Approval (validate work)
• Release (execute payout)
• Dispute Resolution (handle conflicts)

4. api-reference.md

Complete REST API documentation:

• All endpoints with examples
• Authentication
• Request/response formats
• Error codes
• Rate limits
• SDK usage

5. examples.md

Production-ready code examples:

• Freelance marketplace
• DAO grant program
• Security deposit (rental)
• Crowdfunding platform
• E-commerce escrow
• React components

6. stellar-guide.md

Stellar network integration guide:

• Why Stellar for escrow
• Trustline management
• Wallet integration (Freighter)
• Sending USDC
• Testing on Testnet
• Security best practices

Example Queries

Creating escrows:

• "How do I create a single-release escrow for a freelance job?"
• "Help me build a multi-release escrow for a grant program"
• "What's the difference between single and multi-release?"

Understanding roles:

• "What can each role do in an escrow?"
• "How should I assign roles for a marketplace?"
• "Can one address have multiple roles?"

Lifecycle management:

• "Walk me through the complete escrow lifecycle"
• "How does milestone approval work?"
• "What happens during dispute resolution?"

API integration:

• "Show me how to fund an escrow with the API"
• "How do I update milestone status?"
• "Give me a complete freelance escrow example"

Stellar/USDC:

• "How do trustlines work on Stellar?"
• "How do I set up USDC for my users?"
• "What wallets work with Trustless Work?"

Testing

Always test on Testnet first:

1. Create testnet account via https://friendbot.stellar.org
2. Add USDC trustline
3. Get testnet USDC
4. Create test escrow on dev.api.trustlesswork.com
5. Walk through full lifecycle
6. Verify on https://viewer.trustlesswork.com

Security Notes

• All role addresses must have the trustline enabled
• Never commit private keys to Git
• Use hardware wallets for platform accounts
• Test with small amounts on Mainnet first
• Set up multi-signature for critical roles

License & Attribution

This skill is based on the official Trustless Work documentation.

For the most up-to-date information, always refer to:

• Documentation: Read the PDF in project root
• Swagger API: https://dev.api.trustlesswork.com/docs
• GitHub: https://github.com/Trustless-Work

Support

For Trustless Work support:

• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/Trustless-Work
• Documentation: Full PDF in project root
• Contact: Visit https://trustlesswork.com

Updates

This skill was created on 2026-03-11 based on Trustless Work documentation version English.

Check the original PDF for the latest updates and features.