skill-improver

Apply structured improvement plans to Claude Skills with automated verification.

21|4|Updated Mar 14, 2026

Search Tags:#code quality #automation #refactoring #plan execution #skill improvement #conflict resolution

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/HaipingXu/social-science-claude-scholar --skill skill-improver-haipingxu

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-improver
Source: https://github.com/HaipingXu/social-science-claude-scholar/tree/main/skills/skill-improver
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaipingXu/social-science-claude-scholar --skill skill-improver-haipingxu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of applying improvements and fixes to other Claude Skills, based on structured improvement plans generated by a quality review process.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Updates: Intelligently merges and applies changes suggested in improvement plans.
Conflict Resolution: Handles overlapping changes and prioritizes critical fixes.
Use Case: After a skill-quality-reviewer generates an improvement-plan-api-helper.md, you can tell Claude to "Apply improvements from improvement-plan-api-helper.md" to automatically update the api-helper skill.

Quick Start

Use the skill improver to apply the improvement plan located at improvement-plan-my-skill.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-improver

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate code refactoring using an improvement plan file?▼

Automating code refactoring involves parsing an improvement plan file to extract modification instructions, then executing file edits and new file creation automatically to apply the structured changes.

How are conflict resolution and priority handled when applying overlapping skill updates?▼

Conflict resolution for overlapping skill updates is handled by prioritizing critical fixes, intelligently merging changes from the improvement plan to ensure the most important modifications take precedence.

What is the best way to execute structured improvements from a quality review plan?▼

The best way to execute structured improvements is to use an automated skill improver that parses the plan file, manages file edits, creates new files, and generates a detailed update report.

Can I move large amounts of content to reference files for progressive disclosure during refactoring?▼

Yes, you can move content to reference files during refactoring to support progressive disclosure, ensuring the main skill files remain concise while detailed information is preserved in separate references.

Do I need an improvement plan file before I can start automating skill fixes?▼

Yes, you need an improvement plan file generated by a quality review process before starting automated skill fixes, as the automation relies on parsing the modification instructions contained within that plan.