writing-skills

Test-driven skill documentation drafts a baseline pressure scenario without the skill, then implements the skill and retests to verify compliance. This RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflow ensures reliable, reusable skill behavior under pressure.

Structuring SKILL.md entries for Claude discovery requires YAML frontmatter with a concise name and description. Progressive disclosure structures content for quick loading, ensuring the skill is easily found and validated.

Rationalization tracking monitors logic changes during skill editing to maintain reliable documentation. It guides baseline testing and validation workflows to ensure skill behavior remains consistent under pressure.

Yes, subagent testing workflows validate skill behavior under pressure by applying baseline pressure scenarios. This testing methodology ensures skill documentation remains reliable and reusable during iteration.

No prior testing skills are required, but understanding baseline testing helps. The workflow provides a quick start guide to draft pressure scenarios, implement the skill, and verify compliance through structured iteration.

Skill documentation fails Claude discovery without concise frontmatter because missing or verbose YAML name and description fields prevent quick loading. Progressive disclosure requires structured content to ensure reliable skill validation.