context-and-skills-standards

Guides creation and evaluation of CLAUDE context files and SKILL.md.

1|Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JonnyCBB/claude-code-config --skill context-and-skills-standards
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: context-and-skills-standards
Source: https://github.com/JonnyCBB/claude-code-config/tree/main/plugins/jiffy-toolkit/skills/context-and-skills-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JonnyCBB/claude-code-config --skill context-and-skills-standards

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides evidence-based standards for writing and reviewing CLAUDE context files (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md) and skills (SKILL.md) to improve task guidance and evaluation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Procedural guidelines for context and skill files, including structure, content balance, and referencing.
  • Evaluation framework with sources and example patterns to avoid redundancy and promote actionable procedures.
  • Reference materials and anti-pattern guidance to minimize token cost while maximizing reliability.

Quick Start

Follow these guidelines when creating or reviewing CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, and SKILL.md to ensure concise, actionable procedural guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about context-and-skills-standards

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are evidence-based standards for writing CLAUDE.md context files?

Evidence-based standards for CLAUDE.md context files ensure concise structure and procedural focus, minimizing token cost while maximizing task guidance reliability. They provide a framework to avoid redundancy and promote actionable instructions.

How do I evaluate and review context instructions in AGENTS.md?

To evaluate AGENTS.md context instructions, apply an evidence-based evaluation checklist and decision framework to ensure concise structure, procedural focus, and testing guidelines while avoiding redundancy across reference materials.

What is the best way to structure procedural guidelines in SKILL.md files?

The best way to structure SKILL.md files involves following evidence-based standards to balance content, reference external materials, and maintain procedural focus to ensure actionable task guidance and reliable execution.

How do I avoid redundancy and minimize token cost in context files?

Avoid redundancy and minimize token cost in context files by applying a dedicated evaluation framework with specific anti-pattern guidance, ensuring all instructions remain actionable and concisely structured.

Can I use this evaluation framework for feature-quality assessments across reference materials?

Yes, you can use this evaluation framework for feature-quality assessments. It guides the review of context instructions and reference materials to ensure they meet evidence-based procedural and structural standards.

When should I not use procedural focus in CLAUDE context files?

You should avoid procedural focus in CLAUDE context files if it leads to redundancy or violates anti-pattern guidance, instead prioritizing concise structure and referencing external materials to minimize token cost.