skill-catalog

Route user tasks to the most appropriate available skill from a centralized catalog.

1|Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mslshao/claude-harness --skill skill-catalog-mslshao
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-catalog
Source: https://github.com/mslshao/claude-harness/tree/main/dotclaude/skills/skill-catalog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mslshao/claude-harness --skill skill-catalog-mslshao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of not knowing which available skill best fits a task. It gives agents and operators a centralized catalog of user-invokable skills so they can route work to the most appropriate workflow instead of missing useful capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill discovery and recommendation: Maps common task types to the best matching skill, including when to use and when not to use each one.
  • Escalation awareness for agents: Helps agents preload a shared understanding of available higher-level workflows such as planning, implementation, review, investigation, and handoff.
  • Coverage across software workflows: Supports scenarios like PR review, autonomous implementation, planning, prompt refinement, incident investigation, memory recall, and transcript capture.
  • Catalog discipline: Documents how to keep the catalog aligned with the installed set of user-invokable skills to prevent silent under-recommendation.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant which available skill best fits your current task and request a recommendation with the specific value it would provide.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-catalog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I route a coding task to the most appropriate agent workflow?

Task routing for agent workflows uses a centralized skill catalog to map common coding scenarios to the most appropriate available skill, evaluating documented recommendation criteria and exclusions to prevent silent under-recommendation.

What is skill discovery and how does it improve developer productivity?

Skill discovery is the process of mapping common task types to the best matching skill, including when to use and when not to use each one. It improves developer productivity by ensuring agents route work to the appropriate workflow instead of missing useful capabilities.

How do I know which available skill best fits an incident investigation?

To find the best skill for incident investigation, you request a recommendation from the centralized catalog which documents each skill's purpose, recommendation criteria, and exclusions to match your specific investigation needs accurately.

Does this skill catalog support escalation-aware agents for autonomous workflow selection?

Yes, the skill catalog supports escalation-aware agents by preloading a shared understanding of available higher-level workflows such as planning, implementation, review, investigation, and handoff for autonomous workflow selection.

What are the limitations when using a centralized catalog for task routing?

The primary limitation is the requirement for catalog discipline; you must continuously align the catalog with the installed set of user-invokable skills to prevent silent under-recommendation of available workflows.