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Implement WorkManager and background processing correctly on Android. Use when creating Worker classes, scheduling tasks, choosing between WorkManager and Foreground Services, or setting up Hilt in workers.

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82%

Does it follow best practices?

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64%

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

This is a concise, well-scoped skill that clearly defines when to use WorkManager, Foreground Services, and Coroutines, and identifies key anti-patterns. However, it lacks executable code examples for the Hilt/WorkManager integration it describes, and the referenced implementation template is not available in the bundle to verify. Adding concrete code snippets would significantly improve actionability.

Suggestions

Add a concrete code example showing a @HiltWorker CoroutineWorker class with @AssistedInject constructor and the HiltWorkerFactory configuration in Application class.

Add a brief code snippet or example showing how to schedule work with constraints (e.g., OneTimeWorkRequestBuilder with NetworkType.CONNECTED).

Ensure the referenced references/implementation.md file exists in the bundle, or inline the essential template if the bundle is not available.

DimensionReasoningScore

Conciseness

Very lean and efficient. No unnecessary explanations of what WorkManager or Foreground Services are. Every line provides actionable guidance or constraints that Claude wouldn't inherently know about the project's standards.

3 / 3

Actionability

Provides specific guidance (use CoroutineWorker, @HiltWorker, @AssistedInject, HiltWorkerFactory) but lacks executable code examples. The Hilt DI setup and Worker class patterns would benefit from concrete code snippets showing constructor signatures and configuration.

2 / 3

Workflow Clarity

Decision criteria are present (when to use WorkManager vs Foreground Services vs Coroutines) but there's no sequenced workflow for setting up a Worker with Hilt integration. The steps for configuring HiltWorkerFactory in WorkManager are mentioned but not sequenced clearly.

2 / 3

Progressive Disclosure

References a Worker Template at references/implementation.md which is good structure, but no bundle files were provided to verify the reference exists. The main content is appropriately brief for an overview, but only one reference is provided for what could benefit from additional references (e.g., Hilt setup, Foreground Service template).

2 / 3

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Description

100%

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 skill description that clearly defines its scope around Android background processing with WorkManager. It uses proper third-person voice, includes an explicit 'Use when' clause with specific trigger scenarios, and contains natural keywords that Android developers would use. The description is concise yet comprehensive enough to distinguish it from other Android-related skills.

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Specificity

Lists multiple specific concrete actions: implementing WorkManager, creating Worker classes, scheduling tasks, choosing between WorkManager and Foreground Services, and setting up Hilt in workers.

3 / 3

Completeness

Clearly answers both 'what' (implement WorkManager and background processing on Android) and 'when' (explicit 'Use when' clause listing creating Worker classes, scheduling tasks, choosing between WorkManager and Foreground Services, or setting up Hilt in workers).

3 / 3

Trigger Term Quality

Includes strong natural keywords users would say: 'WorkManager', 'background processing', 'Worker classes', 'scheduling tasks', 'Foreground Services', 'Hilt', 'Android' — these cover the main terms a developer would use when seeking help with Android background work.

3 / 3

Distinctiveness Conflict Risk

Highly specific niche targeting Android WorkManager and background processing with distinct triggers like 'WorkManager', 'Foreground Services', and 'Hilt in workers' that are unlikely to conflict with other skills.

3 / 3

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12

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Validation

81%

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

Validation9 / 11 Passed

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Total

9

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