BullMQ expert for Redis-backed job queues, background processing, and reliable async execution in Node.js/TypeScript applications. Use when: bullmq, bull queue, redis queue, background job, job queue.
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Discovery
89%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 solid skill description with excellent trigger terms and clear 'Use when' guidance. The main weakness is the lack of specific concrete actions - it describes the domain well but doesn't enumerate what specific tasks the skill can help with (e.g., creating workers, scheduling jobs, handling failures).
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions like 'create workers, schedule delayed jobs, handle retries, monitor queue metrics' to improve specificity
Consider adding more trigger variations like 'worker', 'delayed job', 'retry logic', 'queue processing' to the Use when clause
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (BullMQ, Redis-backed job queues) and general actions (background processing, async execution), but doesn't list specific concrete actions like 'create workers', 'schedule jobs', 'handle retries', or 'monitor queue health'. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what (BullMQ expert for Redis-backed job queues, background processing, async execution in Node.js/TypeScript) and when (explicit 'Use when:' clause with trigger terms). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes good natural keywords users would say: 'bullmq', 'bull queue', 'redis queue', 'background job', 'job queue'. These cover common variations and terms users naturally use when seeking help with this technology. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very specific niche targeting BullMQ specifically with distinct triggers like 'bullmq', 'bull queue', 'redis queue'. Unlikely to conflict with general Node.js or Redis skills due to the specific queue/job terminology. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
22%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill functions as a sparse index to sub-skills rather than a useful standalone document. It lacks any actionable content, code examples, or workflow guidance in the main file. While the progressive disclosure structure is reasonable, the main skill should provide at least a quick-start example and essential patterns before directing to sub-skills.
Suggestions
Add a Quick Start section with executable code showing basic queue setup and job processing (e.g., creating a queue, adding a job, processing with a worker)
Include at least one concrete code example demonstrating the most common BullMQ pattern directly in this file
Add a brief workflow section explaining when to use queues and the typical job lifecycle (add -> process -> complete/fail)
Remove or condense the persona narrative ('debugged stuck jobs at 3am') which doesn't add actionable value
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The persona introduction is somewhat verbose with unnecessary narrative ('debugged stuck jobs at 3am', 'processed billions of jobs'). The capabilities list is lean but the overall content could be tighter. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | No concrete code examples, commands, or executable guidance provided. The skill only lists capabilities and links to sub-skills without any actionable content in the main file itself. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | No workflow steps, sequences, or validation checkpoints are provided. The content is purely organizational with no guidance on how to actually use BullMQ or when to apply different patterns. | 1 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Good use of sub-skill references with clear one-level-deep links, but the main skill provides almost no overview content - it's essentially just a table of contents with no quick-start or essential information before diving into sub-skills. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 6 / 12 Passed |
Validation
90%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 10 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 10 / 11 Passed | |
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