skill-coach

Guide AI Agent Skill creation and auditing with templates and checklists.

181|30|Updated Nov 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill skill-coach-curiositech
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-coach
Source: https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills/tree/main/website/static/data/artifacts/single-skill/skill-coach/001-self-improvement/after
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill skill-coach-curiositech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create and refine Agent Skills by encoding deep domain expertise, identifying common mistakes (anti-patterns), and ensuring clear, actionable instructions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Creation Guidance: Provides a framework and checklist for building high-quality skills.
  • Anti-Pattern Detection: Identifies and explains common pitfalls in skill design and implementation.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Ensures skills load efficiently and provide details only when needed.
  • Use Case: When creating a new skill for analyzing code quality, use this Skill Coach to ensure your skill activates correctly, encodes expert knowledge about common code smells, and avoids vague descriptions.

Quick Start

Use the skill-coach to help me create a new skill for analyzing React component performance.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-coach

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

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How do I create an AI agent skill that follows prompt engineering best practices?

To create an AI agent skill following prompt engineering best practices, use structured templates and validation checklists to encode domain expertise, ensuring precise descriptions and efficient progressive disclosure of instructions.

What are common anti-patterns in AI agent skill creation?

Common anti-patterns in AI agent skill creation include vague descriptions, failing to load details progressively, and lacking structured validation. Detecting these pitfalls early ensures skills remain precise, efficient, and robust during execution.

How does progressive disclosure work when building AI agent skills?

Progressive disclosure in AI agent skills works by loading instructions efficiently and providing detailed domain expertise only when contextually needed, preventing context window bloat and maintaining optimal agent performance.

Can I audit an existing AI skill for anti-patterns and description design issues?

Yes, you can audit an existing AI skill for anti-patterns and description design issues by applying validation checklists that identify common pitfalls, evaluate tool usage, and verify the accurate capture of temporal knowledge.

What's the best way to encode domain expertise into an AI agent skill?

The best way to encode domain expertise into an AI agent skill is through structured templates that translate expert knowledge into actionable instructions, paired with anti-pattern detection to ensure robust and precise agent behavior.