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writing-skills

Apply a RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to create and validate Skills.

14|1|Updated Dec 29, 2011
Search Tags:#tdd#documentation#rationalization#quality-assurance#process#skill-writing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/doitian/dotfiles-public --skill writing-skills-doitian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-skills
Source: https://github.com/doitian/dotfiles-public/tree/main/ai/workflows/superpowers/skills/writing-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/doitian/dotfiles-public --skill writing-skills-doitian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing skills provide a formal, test-driven approach to documenting and deploying Claude Skills, ensuring they address real failures, resist rationalizations, and remain auditable across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TDD-based Skill Creation: apply the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to skill documentation to ensure coverage of actual baseline failures.
  • Pressure-Scenario Testing: design multi-pressure baselines to reveal rationalizations and enforce robust behavior before deployment.
  • Rationalization Tracking: document excuses verbatim and build explicit counters to close gaps.
  • Iteration and Refactoring: revise skill content and re-test until the skill holds under varied scenarios.
  • Cross-skill Referencing: connect to related guidance and templates to keep Skill design cohesive.
  • Discipline-Driven Validation: embed guardrails and testing workflows that promote safe, repeatable skill creation.

Quick Start

Run a baseline scenario without the skill, then implement a minimal skill and re-run the scenario to confirm compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
What is test-driven development for reusable skills?▼

Test-driven development for Claude skills applies a RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflow to create and validate reusable skills before deployment, ensuring they resist rationalizations and remain auditable across teams.

How do I create and validate skills before deployment?▼

To create and validate skills, run a baseline scenario without the skill, implement a minimal version, then re-run the scenario to confirm compliance through iterative refinement and pressure-scenario testing.

How does pressure-scenario testing improve skill quality assurance?▼

Pressure-scenario testing improves quality assurance by designing multi-pressure baselines that reveal rationalizations, enforcing robust behavior and closing loopholes before a skill is deployed.

What is rationalization tracking in skill development?▼

Rationalization tracking in skill development involves documenting excuses verbatim during testing and building explicit counters to close gaps, ensuring the skill holds under varied scenarios.

Do I need any specific frameworks to start writing skills?▼

No specific frameworks are required to start writing skills. The process relies on establishing baseline tests and a RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to ensure skills are lightweight, portable, and team-auditable.

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