using-serena

Automate structured development workflows using the /serena command.

2|2|Updated Feb 9, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sumik5/dotfiles --skill using-serena
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: using-serena
Source: https://github.com/sumik5/dotfiles/tree/main/claude-code/skills/using-serena
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sumik5/dotfiles --skill using-serena

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured guide for using the /serena command to accelerate development, ensure consistency, and improve documentation generation across Claude Agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured usage: Clear instructions for server-side and client-side patterns.
  • Examples & patterns: Command usage for common workflows and advanced scenarios.
  • Cross-agent utility: Applies to Claude Code, Tachikoma, and other Agents.

Quick Start

Invoke /serena to generate a component skeleton or an API outline based on a brief description.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-serena

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

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How do I use /serena to automate structured development workflows?

/serena automates token-efficient structured development by generating component skeletons and API outlines from brief descriptions. Invoke the command with a task description to produce concise, modular outputs across component development, API implementation, system design, testing, and optimization.

What execution modes does /serena support for different development tasks?

/serena offers six configurable execution modes—quick, detail, research, focus, verbose, and summary—letting you tailor token efficiency and reasoning depth to your specific task, from rapid prototyping to comprehensive analysis.

Can I use /serena with Claude Code, Tachikoma, and other agents?

Yes. /serena is designed as a cross-agent utility that applies to Claude Code, Tachikoma, and other agents, enabling consistent structured development patterns across multiple environments and workflows.

How does /serena improve documentation generation in development workflows?

/serena accelerates documentation by applying structured patterns to code-focused outputs, ensuring consistency across component development, API implementation, and system design while maintaining token efficiency.

What's the difference between /serena's quick and detail modes?

Quick mode prioritizes rapid token-efficient output for prototyping, while detail mode enables comprehensive multi-step reasoning and modular task decomposition for thorough analysis and optimization.