skill-creator-refiner

To validate skill frontmatter and test for regression before deployment, apply a structured RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflow that enforces YAML integrity, captures baseline failures, and performs post-deployment verification checks.

The RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflow for skill refinement is a testing discipline where RED captures baseline failures without the skill, GREEN implements minimal skills to pass tests, and REFACTOR closes loopholes until no new rationalizations appear.

To close loopholes in skill documentation using test-driven development, iteratively run REFACTOR phases and document decisions, rationalizations, and red flags for future audits until the deployment checks pass without new rationalizations.

Skill refinement requires a candidate skill directory containing a SKILL.md file at the root with valid YAML frontmatter to initiate the workflow-management process and enforce documentation-testing discipline.

The best way to ensure deployment quality for new skills is to enforce a documentation-first approach alongside frontmatter validation, capturing baseline failures and performing guided deployment checks prior to publishing.