using-skills

Use the find-skills command to scan available skills, then read the full SKILL.md file with the Read tool for the relevant skill. This ensures you identify and apply the correct skill before performing any action, improving task accuracy and workflow compliance.

Skills with checklists enforce TodoWrite-driven task tracking automatically. You must follow the checklist steps exactly as specified in the skill to maintain workflow integrity and prevent skipped steps during execution.

Announcing skill usage improves transparency and traceability throughout your session. It creates a clear record of which skills were applied to which tasks, aiding accountability and making your workflow auditable.

No external setup is required to use skills. The skill framework handles workflow enforcement through built-in mechanisms like Read tool discovery and TodoWrite checklists, enabling immediate task execution without environment configuration.

Run find-skills to list all available skills and use the search command to filter by keywords matching your task domain. This discovery step is mandatory during session start to ensure you locate applicable skills before proceeding.

Reading the full SKILL.md file with the Read tool is a mandatory step that precedes usage. This explicit read-before-act pattern ensures you understand the skill's requirements, checklists, and instructions before execution, preventing errors and enforcing disciplined workflows.