skill-developer

To trigger Claude Code skills automatically, define keyword matching, intent patterns, and file content patterns in a central skill-rules.json configuration and SKILL.md frontmatter. This setup governs activation and coordinates hook feedback for proactive suggestions.

The best way to manage skill documentation is applying progressive disclosure with reference files to keep SKILL.md under 500 lines. This approach adheres to Anthropic best practices by preventing context bloat while maintaining detailed validation and versioning guidance.

Hooks build guardrails using a two-hook architecture: UserPromptSubmit for proactive skill suggestions before processing input, and a Stop Hook for post-response reminders. This coordination maintains quality and blocks or suggests actions throughout the execution lifecycle.

To register a new Claude Code skill, create a directory in .claude/skills/{name}, add a SKILL.md file with frontmatter, and update the central skill-rules.json file. This configuration establishes session tracking, file markers, and environment overrides for the skill.

No, Claude Code skill development does not require external dependencies to enforce guardrails. The system uses internal hooks, central configuration files, and progressive disclosure rules to block or suggest actions natively without external libraries.

You should not use progressive disclosure if your skill logic is simple enough to fit entirely within the 500-line SKILL.md limit without causing context bloat. For complex domains with extensive rules, separating reference files is necessary to prevent regressions and maintain validation.