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merging-devtools-module

Workflow for merging a DevTools submodule into its parent module. Covers BUILD.gn consolidation and updating devtools_grd_files.gni.

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SKILL.md
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Quality

Content

68%Weight 40%Scale 1-5

Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.

The content is well-structured, actionable, and token-efficient, with concrete diffs and commands guiding the merge. Its key gap is the absence of a build-validation checkpoint after the destructive BUILD.gn deletion, which caps workflow clarity.

Suggestions

Add an explicit validation step after deleting the child BUILD.gn (e.g. run the DevTools build/gn check) before declaring the merge complete.

Tighten the worked example by trimming the `...` placeholders or noting they are intentional for brevity.

Optionally split the large before/after example into a reference file so the main workflow stays a concise overview.

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Conciseness

The body is largely lean and task-focused with concrete before/after diffs; it avoids explaining concepts Claude already knows, with only minor over-explanation (e.g. restating the merge goal) that could be trimmed, fitting the 'efficient; minor instances' anchor.

4 / 5

Actionability

Provides concrete file paths, a runnable `rm` command, and full before/after BUILD.gn/.gni diffs, giving mostly executable guidance; the use of `...` placeholders in the diffs prevents a 5.

4 / 5

Workflow Clarity

Steps are clearly sequenced (1-4) but the workflow includes a destructive operation (`rm <child>/BUILD.gn`) with no validation that the consolidated build still works, so workflow_clarity is capped at 3 per the destructive-operation guideline.

3 / 5

Progressive Disclosure

Single self-contained file is well organized with prerequisites, numbered workflow steps, a worked example, and a separate barrel-file section; no bundle files exist, and structure is good with only minor organization gaps, fitting the 4 anchor.

4 / 5

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Description

57%Weight 40%Scale 1-5

Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.

The description is specific and distinct, clearly scoping a narrow DevTools build-config task with two concrete actions. Its main weakness is the absence of an explicit 'Use when...' trigger clause, which caps completeness at 3.

Suggestions

Add an explicit trigger clause, e.g. 'Use when merging a DevTools submodule into its parent module or consolidating BUILD.gn files.'

Include a couple of natural user-facing synonyms (e.g. 'consolidating build targets', 'inlining a submodule') alongside the technical .gn/.gni terms.

Consider naming one or two additional concrete actions (e.g. removing barrel files) to push specificity toward comprehensive coverage.

DimensionReasoningScore

Specificity

Names the domain ('merging a DevTools submodule into its parent module') and two concrete actions ('BUILD.gn consolidation' and 'updating devtools_grd_files.gni'), matching the 1-2 concrete actions anchor; not comprehensive enough for a 4.

3 / 5

Completeness

Provides a clear 'what' (merge submodule, consolidate BUILD.gn, update .gni) but no 'Use when...' clause or explicit trigger guidance, so completeness is capped at 3 per the rubric guideline.

3 / 5

Trigger Term Quality

Contains relevant domain keywords ('DevTools submodule', 'BUILD.gn', 'devtools_grd_files.gni') but these are technical jargon with no natural user-facing synonyms or trigger variations, fitting the 'some relevant keywords but missing common variations' anchor.

3 / 5

Distinctiveness Conflict Risk

Targets a highly specific niche (DevTools build-system submodule merging with named .gn/.gni files) that is unlikely to overlap with other skills, matching the 'clear niche with distinct triggers; minimal conflict risk' anchor.

5 / 5

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Validation

100%

Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.

Validation16 / 16 Passed

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No warnings or errors.

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ChromeDevTools/devtools-frontend
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