apple-media
Control Apple TV, HomePod, and AirPlay devices via pyatv (scan, stream, playback, volume, navigation).
65
81%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
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Passed
No known issues
Quality
Discovery
82%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a strong, concise description that clearly identifies the domain (Apple TV/HomePod/AirPlay), the tool (pyatv), and specific capabilities (scan, stream, playback, volume, navigation). Its main weakness is the absence of an explicit 'Use when...' clause, which would help Claude know exactly when to select this skill over others.
Suggestions
Add a 'Use when...' clause, e.g., 'Use when the user asks to control Apple TV, HomePod, or AirPlay devices, or mentions pyatv, media streaming, or remote control of Apple media devices.'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: scan, stream, playback, volume, navigation. Also names specific device types (Apple TV, HomePod, AirPlay devices) and the tool used (pyatv). | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers 'what does this do' with specific actions and devices, but lacks an explicit 'Use when...' clause or equivalent trigger guidance, which caps this dimension at 2 per the rubric. | 2 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural keywords users would say: 'Apple TV', 'HomePod', 'AirPlay', 'stream', 'playback', 'volume', 'navigation', and the technical library name 'pyatv'. These cover the main terms a user would naturally use. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very clear niche targeting Apple TV, HomePod, and AirPlay devices via a specific library (pyatv). Unlikely to conflict with other skills given the highly specific device and protocol focus. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
79%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a high-quality command reference skill that is concise, actionable, and well-structured with clear section headers and copy-paste ready commands. Its main weaknesses are the lack of validation/verification steps in the setup and pairing workflows, and the monolithic structure that could benefit from splitting detailed command categories into separate reference files for a skill of this length.
Suggestions
Add a verification step after setup (e.g., `atvremote --version` or `atvremote scan` to confirm installation works) and after pairing (e.g., check `atvremote -n "Device" features` to confirm successful pairing).
Consider splitting detailed command sections (Navigation, Keyboard, App Control, Output Devices) into a separate REFERENCE.md to keep SKILL.md as a concise overview with the most common operations.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is lean and efficient. It avoids explaining what Apple TV or AirPlay is, assumes Claude knows how CLI tools work, and every section delivers concrete commands with minimal prose. The inline comments are terse and useful. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Every section provides copy-paste ready bash commands with real arguments and values. The setup notes include specific workarounds (Python version constraint, pipx ensurepath). No pseudocode or vague instructions anywhere. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The skill is primarily a command reference rather than a multi-step workflow, but the pairing workflow (which is a prerequisite for Apple TV control) lacks explicit validation steps — there's no guidance on verifying pairing succeeded or handling failures. The setup section also doesn't include a verification step after installation. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content is well-organized with clear section headers, but at ~130 lines it's a long single file that could benefit from splitting detailed command references (navigation, playback, etc.) into separate files. No bundle files exist to offload content to, and no references are provided to external docs. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
72%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 8 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata.version' is missing | Warning |
metadata_field | 'metadata' should map string keys to string values | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 8 / 11 Passed | |
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