skill-manager

Cap active skills per message and resolve conflicts with priority rules.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nhouseholder/nicks-claude-code-superpowers --skill skill-manager-nhouseholder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-manager
Source: https://github.com/nhouseholder/nicks-claude-code-superpowers/tree/main/skills/skill-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nhouseholder/nicks-claude-code-superpowers --skill skill-manager-nhouseholder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prevents skill overload by capping active skills per message, resolves conflicts, and ensures skills enhance Claude's reasoning rather than drown it out.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stack cap and automatic pruning to limit active skills per message.
  • Conflict resolution with clear priority rules and tiebreakers.
  • Weight-based cost model to prevent expensive operations and optimize performance.
  • Sequential guidance for debugging, research, and parallel task execution.

Quick Start

Activate the Skill Manager and configure a 3-skill budget for a complex task.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-manager

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

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How do I prevent AI skill overload when running complex multi-skill workflows?

To prevent AI skill overload, use a skill manager to cap the number of active skills per message and automatically prune unused ones. This coordinates the active skill stack to balance processing speed with safety.

What is the best way to resolve conflicts between active AI skills in a prompt engineering stack?

The best way to resolve conflicts in an AI skill stack is applying defined priority rules with tiebreakers. A skill manager enforces these rules to ensure active skills enhance reasoning rather than drown it out.

How does a weight-based cost model optimize performance in multi-skill orchestration?

A weight-based cost model optimizes multi-skill orchestration by assigning costs to operations, preventing expensive tasks from running simultaneously. It tracks the health of each skill to maintain efficient execution.

Can I coordinate parallel task execution across debugging and research workflows?

Yes, you can coordinate parallel task execution across debugging and research workflows. Sequential guidance from a skill manager balances the active stack, ensuring complex tasks run safely without message overload.

How do I configure a skill stack budget for complex AI systems?

Configure a skill stack budget by activating a skill manager and setting a hard cap, such as a 3-skill limit, for complex tasks. This restricts heavy skills per message to optimize performance.

When should I limit active skills per message in AI workflow orchestration?

You should limit active skills per message during complex, multi-skill tasks across debugging, research, and planning. Capping the stack prevents message overload and ensures skills enhance reasoning rather than hinder it.