self-skill

Name: self-skill
Availability: InStock
Author: JansenAnalytics

Scaffold reusable skills from repeatable tasks using SKILL.md structure.

5|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #templates #guidance #self-improvement #skill-scaffolding

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill self-skill-jansenanalytics

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Skill: self-skill
Source: https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex/tree/main/skills/self-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill self-skill-jansenanalytics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Detects when completed work demonstrates a repeatable pattern and automatically scaffolds it into a reusable skill, reducing duplication and cognitive load.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatically evaluates non-trivial tasks and applies a 5-question filter to decide whether to scaffold or propose a new skill.
Provides a structured scaffold workflow: draft-skill.sh, SKILL.md, and optional references/scripts for extension.
Includes a patch-on-friction improvement loop to revise existing skills after use, maintaining quality and relevance.
Supplies a clear guidance path with a dedicated workspace guide and recommended checklist for end-to-end skill creation.

Quick Start

After completing a non-trivial task, run the self-skill workflow to check for a valid skill candidate and scaffold it automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about self-skill

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

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How do I automate creating reusable skills from repeatable tasks?▼

To automate creating reusable skills from repeatable tasks, this workflow evaluates completed work using a 5-question filter to decide whether to scaffold or propose a new skill, reducing duplication and cognitive load.

What is the best way to scaffold a SKILL.md file and generate automation templates?▼

The best way to scaffold a SKILL.md file and generate automation templates is using the structured scaffold workflow, which drafts files via draft-skill.sh and includes optional references and scripts for extension.

Do I need python3 to scaffold skills from repeatable coding patterns?▼

Yes, you need python3 installed in your environment to run the self-skill workflow, which identifies repeatable coding patterns and enforces a frontmatter-first approach for standardized skill scaffolding.

How does skill scaffolding handle friction and maintain existing skills?▼

Skill scaffolding handles friction and maintains existing skills through a patch-on-friction improvement loop that automatically revises skills after use, ensuring continuous quality and relevance.

When should I avoid using automated skill scaffolding for workflow automation?▼

You should avoid using automated skill scaffolding for workflow automation when your completed tasks are trivial or do not demonstrate repeatable patterns, as the workflow specifically targets non-trivial, repeatable processes.