skill-authoring

Guide Claude Code skill creation with the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle.

6|1|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill skill-authoring-ven0m0
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Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config/tree/main/plugins/skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill skill-authoring-ven0m0

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to authoring effective Claude Code skills, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and discoverable by leveraging Test-Driven Development (TDD) and persuasion principles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TDD Methodology: Guides users through the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for skill development.
  • Persuasion Principles: Incorporates research-backed techniques to improve Claude's adherence to skill requirements.
  • Anti-Rationalization: Provides patterns to prevent Claude from bypassing skill instructions.
  • Use Case: When creating a new Claude skill, follow this guide to ensure it's well-tested, clearly described, and resistant to common failure modes before deployment.

Quick Start

Use the skill-authoring skill to learn the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for writing new Claude skills.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use TDD to create robust Claude Code skills?

To create robust Claude Code skills, use the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to enforce the Iron Law: no skill development without a failing test first, ensuring compliance and reliability before deployment.

What is the best way to prevent Claude from bypassing skill instructions?

The best way to prevent Claude from bypassing skill instructions is applying anti-rationalization patterns during skill authoring, which stops the AI from bypassing requirements and improves overall adherence.

How do I optimize Claude skill descriptions for discoverability?

Optimize Claude skill descriptions for discoverability by incorporating persuasion principles and research-backed techniques during the authoring process to ensure your prompt engineering efforts are clearly structured.

Do I need PyYAML to develop skills using test-driven development?

Yes, you need PyYAML installed in your environment to develop skills using test-driven development, as it is a required dependency for parsing and validating the skill configurations during the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle.

When should I use prompt engineering best practices for Claude skills?

You should use prompt engineering best practices for Claude skills when creating new skills, improving existing ones, or ensuring compliance with anti-rationalization techniques to achieve robust deployment.