skill-auditor

Audit skills in a directory using a rubric and anti-pattern checklist.

4|Updated Nov 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/r1cA18/dotfiles --skill skill-auditor-r1ca18
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Skill: skill-auditor
Source: https://github.com/r1cA18/dotfiles/tree/main/skills/skill-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/r1cA18/dotfiles --skill skill-auditor-r1ca18

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the quality assessment of other skills, ensuring they meet defined standards for structure, documentation, and functionality, thereby improving the overall quality and maintainability of the skill ecosystem.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Skill Evaluation: Scores skills based on a 7-dimension rubric (structure, frontmatter, instructions, references, actionability, deduplication, SDK readiness).
  • Anti-Pattern Detection: Identifies common issues like duplicate skills, inline bloat, missing triggers, and vague descriptions.
  • Portfolio & Single Audits: Can audit all skills in a portfolio or focus on a single skill for in-depth review.
  • Use Case: Before deploying new skills or as part of a regular maintenance cycle, run a portfolio audit to identify low-quality skills that need refactoring or removal. For a specific skill, run a single audit to get detailed feedback and actionable improvement suggestions.

Quick Start

Run a portfolio audit of all skills in the '~/dotfiles/skills/' directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-auditor

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

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How do I audit the quality of skills in my directory?

Automated skill evaluation scores skills against a 7-dimension rubric to identify common issues like duplicate skills, inline bloat, missing triggers, and vague descriptions. This anti-pattern detection highlights low-quality skills needing refactoring to improve overall ecosystem maintainability.

What is the best way to evaluate a single skill for in-depth review?

Yes, you can run a portfolio audit across all skills in the '~/dotfiles/skills/' directory. This evaluates the entire collection to identify low-quality skills that require refactoring or removal before deploying new skills or during regular maintenance cycles.

What dimensions are evaluated during a skill audit?

A skill audit evaluates quality across 7 dimensions: structure, frontmatter, instructions, references, actionability, deduplication, and SDK readiness. This defined rubric ensures skills meet standards for documentation and functionality.

How do I detect anti-patterns like duplicate skills or missing triggers?

Anti-pattern detection identifies common issues such as duplicate skills, inline bloat, missing triggers, and vague descriptions by applying a specialized checklist during the skill evaluation process. This ensures structural consistency and clarity across the skill ecosystem.