Provides Claude Code artifact specifications for Skills, Commands, Subagents, and Hooks workflows.
npx skills add https://github.com/eLafo/ouroboros --skill claude-expert
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: claude-expert Source: https://github.com/eLafo/ouroboros/tree/main/skills/claude-expert Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eLafo/ouroboros --skill claude-expert
Navigating the complexities of Claude Code artifact creation, validation, and troubleshooting can be overwhelming. This Skill centralizes all essential technical specifications, workflows, and best practices, eliminating the need to search through disparate documentation.
description field is perfectly crafted for reliable activation, simply ask Claude, and this Skill will provide the exact guidelines and examples.I need to create a new Claude Skill. What are the best practices for writing its description to ensure it activates reliably?
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Effective Skill descriptions use clear, task-focused language that matches user intent and system activation triggers. Follow progressive disclosure: lead with the core function, specify inputs and outputs, then detail workflows and decision frameworks. Avoid vague terms; use concrete technical vocabulary from your domain. Test descriptions against your Skill's actual behavior to ensure deterministic activation.
Claude Code artifacts require YAML schema compliance, field definitions matching your artifact type (Skill, Command, Subagent, or Hook), and adherence to file-organization constraints for deterministic activation. Comprehensive specifications include component definitions, progressive disclosure requirements, and activation rules. Reference the full schema documentation to validate your artifact before deployment.
Each artifact type serves distinct purposes: Skills provide reusable reference content and workflows; Commands automate specific actions; Subagents handle complex multi-step reasoning; Hooks integrate external triggers. Use decision frameworks to match your use case—if you're building reference material with step-by-step guidance, a Skill fits. For workflow automation or external integrations, evaluate Commands, Subagents, or Hooks based on complexity and trigger requirements.
Avoid unclear descriptions that impede activation, incomplete YAML schemas, and file-organization violations that break deterministic behavior. Anti-patterns include mixing artifact types, failing to document decision frameworks, and omitting validation rules. Best practices: validate against the schema, test activation reliably, document workflows step-by-step, and ensure security constraints are enforced throughout the artifact lifecycle.
Yes, references are a supported component for Claude Code artifacts. They enable you to centralize technical specifications, schemas, field definitions, and best practices within your artifact. References improve reliability by providing authoritative, single-source-of-truth documentation that ensures consistent activation behavior and comprehensive troubleshooting guidance across your artifact lifecycle.
dandyeDefine Dublin Core-aligned metadata schemas for content assets in JSON-schema, XML, or Markdown with validation rules and mappings.
Snowflake-LabsA concise summary of your roleplay character: name,</name> personality, and/or behavior, formatted as a single string sentence. Typically不超过50字，此处省略
JDL440Validate YAML seed files using JSON-compatible object syntax.
pradyumnasagarGuide authors through creating and validating ORS SKILL.md files.