skill-authoring

Name: skill-authoring
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Author: nima

Design, scope, and test AI agent skills with precise trigger definitions.

25|3|Updated Jul 14, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #development #skills #agents #authoring #prompting

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/nimadorostkar/Claude-Skills-collection --skill skill-authoring-nimadorostkar

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/nimadorostkar/Claude-Skills-collection/tree/main/skills/agent-tooling/skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nimadorostkar/Claude-Skills-collection --skill skill-authoring-nimadorostkar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the challenge of creating AI capabilities that trigger reliably and change agent behavior, preventing the common pitfalls of vague instructions or ineffective prompt engineering.

Core Features & Use Cases

Precision Scoping: Learn to define narrow, actionable capabilities that avoid the "too broad" trap.
Trigger Optimization: Master the art of writing descriptions that ensure the skill loads exactly when needed.
Use Case: When you are building a new library of agent tools and need to ensure your documentation is actually executable by the model rather than just being passive reading material.

Quick Start

Use the skill-authoring skill to review my new draft for a database optimization tool and suggest improvements to its triggering description.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I write AI agent skills that trigger reliably?▼

To write AI agent skills that trigger reliably, use precision scoping to define narrow, actionable descriptions. This ensures the model loads the capability exactly when needed, avoiding the common pitfall of vague instructions failing to activate the intended behavior.

What is the best way to convert a prompt into a reusable agent skill?▼

The best way to convert a prompt into a reusable agent skill is applying a structured framework for scoping, testing, and refining instruction sets. This process transforms passive reading material into executable documentation with actionable body content and modular progressive disclosure.

Why do my AI agent instructions fail to change model behavior?▼

AI agent instructions fail to change behavior when they fall into the "too broad" trap or lack precise trigger definitions. Scoping capabilities narrowly and optimizing trigger descriptions ensures the instructions act as executable tools rather than passive reading material.

Can I use this framework to review and refine existing instruction sets?▼

Yes, you can use this framework to review and refine existing instruction sets. It provides a structured method for evaluating drafts, suggesting improvements to triggering descriptions, and ensuring your current agent capabilities maintain reliable activation and behavioral impact.

What is precision scoping in AI skill development?▼

Precision scoping in AI skill development is the practice of defining narrow, actionable capabilities that avoid being too broad. It ensures that agent tools have precise trigger definitions and actionable body content, guaranteeing the model executes the instruction reliably.