writing-skills

Create agent skills using test-driven development and pressure testing.

1|Updated Apr 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Herxinsasa/Skills-Collector --skill writing-skills-herxinsasa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: writing-skills
Source: https://github.com/Herxinsasa/Skills-Collector/tree/main/superpowers/skills/writing-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Herxinsasa/Skills-Collector --skill writing-skills-herxinsasa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of creating ineffective or broken skills that fail when agents need them most. Without a test-driven approach, skills often contain gaps, loopholes, or unclear instructions that cause agents to violate their rules under pressure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TDD-Based Skill Creation: Applies test-driven development principles to process documentation, ensuring skills are bulletproof before deployment.
  • Pressure Testing: Uses realistic scenarios with multiple pressures (time, sunk cost, authority) to verify agents comply with skill rules.
  • Loophole Elimination: Systematically identifies and closes rationalizations agents use to bypass skill requirements.
  • Use Case: Imagine you need to create a skill enforcing test-driven development. Use this Skill to write the skill, test it against baseline agent behavior, and close loopholes until agents comply under maximum pressure.

Quick Start

Use the writing-skills skill to create a new skill by first running a baseline pressure scenario without the skill, then writing the skill to address the observed failures, and finally testing it under pressure to verify compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-skills

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

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How do I write effective agent skills that don't fail under pressure?

To write effective agent skills that don't fail under pressure, apply test-driven development principles to process documentation and verify agent compliance using realistic pressure scenarios before deployment.

What is test-driven development for skill authoring?

Test-driven development for skill authoring is applying RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles to process documentation, systematically identifying and closing loopholes or rationalizations agents use to bypass skill requirements.

How do I pressure test agent skills against realistic scenarios?

Pressure test agent skills by running baseline scenarios with multiple pressures like time, sunk cost, and authority, then verifying agent compliance and eliminating rationalizations until rules are followed under maximum pressure.

Do I need to understand subagent-based testing to create documentation skills?

Yes, understanding subagent-based testing is required to create documentation skills, as it enables you to run baseline pressure scenarios and systematically close rationalization loopholes during the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle.

Why do agents bypass skill rules and how can I stop it?

Agents bypass skill rules by exploiting gaps, loopholes, or unclear instructions in documentation. Stop this behavior by using persuasion principles for discipline enforcement and pressure testing to eliminate rationalizations before deployment.