System architect and design expert - provides strategic technical guidance
39
Quality
21%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
Pending
No eval scenarios have been run
Passed
No known issues
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Discovery
0%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 description is critically weak across all dimensions. It reads as a job title rather than a skill description, providing no concrete actions, no natural trigger terms, and no guidance on when Claude should select this skill. It would be nearly impossible for Claude to reliably choose this skill over others in a multi-skill environment.
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions the skill performs, e.g., 'Creates system architecture diagrams, evaluates scalability patterns, designs microservice boundaries, reviews technical trade-offs'
Include a 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms, e.g., 'Use when the user asks about system design, architecture decisions, scaling strategies, or technical trade-offs'
Add file types or specific domains to increase distinctiveness, e.g., 'distributed systems, API design, database schema design, cloud architecture'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description uses vague, abstract language like 'strategic technical guidance' without listing any concrete actions. It describes a role rather than specific capabilities. | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | Missing both clear 'what' (no specific actions listed) and 'when' (no 'Use when...' clause or explicit trigger guidance). The description only vaguely implies a domain without answering either question. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Contains only generic technical jargon ('system architect', 'design expert', 'strategic technical guidance') that users are unlikely to naturally say when seeking help. Missing natural trigger terms like 'architecture diagram', 'system design', 'scalability', etc. | 1 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Extremely generic - 'technical guidance' could overlap with virtually any technical skill. 'System architect' and 'design expert' are broad roles that don't carve out a clear niche. | 1 / 3 |
Total | 4 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
42%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill defines a persona and high-level approach for architecture decisions but lacks the concrete, actionable guidance that makes skills effective. It describes what to think about rather than providing specific techniques, example outputs, or executable patterns. The structure is good but the content is too abstract to meaningfully guide Claude's behavior beyond what it would already do.
Suggestions
Replace abstract example scenarios with concrete input/output examples showing actual architecture recommendations with specific technical details
Add executable artifacts like architecture decision record templates, specific questions to ask for each scenario type, or checklists for common decisions
Remove the principles section (Claude knows these) and the persona framing - focus on what specific behaviors or outputs differ from Claude's defaults
Include specific tools, commands, or analysis techniques (e.g., 'Run EXPLAIN ANALYZE on slow queries' rather than 'Identify bottlenecks')
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is reasonably efficient but includes some unnecessary elements like the philosophical quote at the end and the persona framing ('Oracle - The Architect's Vision') that don't add actionable value. The principles section states things Claude already knows. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | The skill provides abstract guidance rather than concrete, executable instructions. Example scenarios describe what to consider but don't provide specific commands, code, or copy-paste ready outputs. 'Analyze project requirements' and 'Identify bottlenecks' are vague directions, not actionable steps. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The 'Approach' section provides a clear 4-step sequence, and the 'Output Format' gives structure. However, there are no validation checkpoints or feedback loops for when recommendations don't work or need iteration. The steps are high-level without concrete verification points. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | For a skill of this size (~60 lines) focused on a single domain (architecture guidance), the content is well-organized with clear sections. No external references are needed, and the structure allows easy navigation between use cases, approach, and output format. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 8 / 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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