skill-helper

Diagnose skill-builder level and select grounded candidates for build handoff.

40|5|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ShawhinT/non-coding-skills --skill skill-helper-shawhint
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-helper
Source: https://github.com/ShawhinT/non-coding-skills/tree/main/skill-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ShawhinT/non-coding-skills --skill skill-helper-shawhint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you go from “I should automate something” to a working Claude skill by diagnosing your situation, selecting an appropriate target, and guiding the end-to-end build handoff.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Silent context gathering: Triangulates across installed skills/plugins, connected tool integrations, recent sessions/transcripts, and (when available) calendar and inbox patterns to form a reliable working hypothesis before questioning the user.
  • Avatar-level diagnosis: Places you into L0–L4 to calibrate what “complex” means and what kinds of skills are likely to land for your current experience.
  • Gap-fill interview loop: Uses targeted Mom Test-style questions (with pre-baked options where possible) to confirm unknowns and avoid “missing the real workflow.”
  • Candidate selection and handoff: Produces 3–5 candidate skill ideas, distinguishes tool skills vs process skills, and (after confirmation) grounds workflow steps before invoking a build handoff to skill-creator.
  • L4 scheduled-task pivot: When you already cover the work with existing skills, shifts focus to cron-style scheduled tasks that remove the manual trigger loop.

Quick Start

Tell Claude: “Help me build a skill—what should I automate, and walk me through building it end-to-end.”

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-helper

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

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How do I decide what to automate when building a Claude skill?

To decide what to automate, this skill gathers context from your recent sessions and integrations, diagnoses your experience level, and uses targeted interview questions to identify workflow gaps. It then generates 3 to 5 grounded candidate skill ideas tailored to your specific needs.

What is the difference between tool skills and process skills in workflow automation?

Tool skills and process skills represent two distinct automation approaches identified during candidate selection. This skill distinguishes between them to ensure the selected automation target aligns with your specific workflow gaps before initiating the end-to-end build handoff.

How do I start automating my workflow end-to-end with Claude?

You can start by asking Claude to help you build a skill and walk you through the process end-to-end. The skill conducts silent context gathering, confirms unknowns via Mom Test-style questions, and grounds workflow steps before invoking the build handoff.

Can I use scheduled tasks for workflow automation if I already have existing skills?

Yes, when you already cover work with existing skills, this skill pivots to focus on workflow-trigger automation via scheduled tasks. This approach removes the manual trigger loop by implementing cron-style scheduled tasks for L4 level users.

What questions should I expect when onboarding to skill building?

During skill building onboarding, expect targeted Mom Test-style gap questions with pre-baked options designed to confirm unknowns. This interview loop prevents missing the real workflow by validating your context before suggesting candidate skills.