designing-workflow-skills

Design multi-phase Claude Code workflow skills with routing, safety gates, and least-privilege tool assignments.

1|Updated Mar 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/gebl/anvil-skill-marketplace --skill designing-workflow-skills-gebl
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Skill: designing-workflow-skills
Source: https://github.com/gebl/anvil-skill-marketplace/tree/main/plugins-claude/workflow-skill-design/skills/designing-workflow-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gebl/anvil-skill-marketplace --skill designing-workflow-skills-gebl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Designing and structuring workflow-based Claude Code skills with multi-phase patterns, safety gates, and task tracking to improve reliability and auditability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pattern selection and routing guidance, including Routing, Sequential Pipeline, Linear Progression, Safety Gate, and Task-Driven patterns
  • Phase design templates with entry/exit criteria and verification steps
  • Progressive disclosure strategy; content split between SKILL.md, references/, and workflows/ to keep SKILL.md concise
  • Tool assignment and least-privilege guidance for both skills and agents

Quick Start

Provide a complete 6-phase workflow skill blueprint for a given domain, including pattern selection, phase design, and tool assignments.

Frequently Asked Questions about designing-workflow-skills

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

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How do I design multi-phase Claude Code workflows that are auditable?

Multi-phase Claude Code workflows are designed using clear phase definitions, entry and exit criteria, and documented verification steps in references/workflows to ensure scalable and auditable task tracking.

What are the best workflow patterns for routing and sequential pipelines in Claude Code?

Pattern selection for routing and sequential pipelines involves choosing from Routing, Sequential Pipeline, Linear Progression, Safety Gate, and Task-Driven patterns to ensure robust workflow design.

How does progressive disclosure keep SKILL.md concise for complex workflow design?

Progressive disclosure keeps SKILL.md concise by splitting detailed content between SKILL.md, references/, and workflows/ directories, preventing main files from becoming overloaded with implementation details.

How do I assign tools to Claude Code skills and agents using least privilege?

Tool assignment using least privilege requires granting Claude Code skills and agents only the explicit tools needed to execute their specific phase, minimizing unnecessary access during workflow execution.

Can I generate a complete 6-phase workflow skill blueprint for my domain?

A complete 6-phase workflow skill blueprint is generated for a given domain, including pattern selection, phase design, and explicit tool assignments to structure the entire workflow.