aws-serverless
Patterns and best practices for AWS serverless workloads. Use when the user asks about Lambda (cold starts, memory, concurrency, timeouts), Lambda Powertools (Logger, Tracer, Metrics), observability, CloudWatch alarms, event-driven architecture (SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions), or API Gateway (HTTP vs REST API, rate limiting, WAF, X-Ray tracing, going-live checklist). Triggers on: Lambda, cold start, Powertools, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions, ECS vs Lambda, DLQ, event-driven, serverless, concurrency, provisioned concurrency, API Gateway, HTTP API, REST API, WAF, rate limiting.
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Does it follow best practices?
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Discovery
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 an excellent skill description that follows best practices. It provides comprehensive coverage of AWS serverless topics with specific capabilities, includes explicit 'Use when' guidance, and lists extensive natural trigger terms. The description is well-structured, uses third person voice, and clearly distinguishes itself from other potential skills.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions and concepts: Lambda configuration (cold starts, memory, concurrency, timeouts), Lambda Powertools components (Logger, Tracer, Metrics), observability, CloudWatch alarms, event-driven architecture patterns, and API Gateway specifics (HTTP vs REST API, rate limiting, WAF, X-Ray tracing). | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('Patterns and best practices for AWS serverless workloads') and when ('Use when the user asks about...') with an explicit 'Triggers on:' section providing comprehensive trigger terms. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Excellent coverage of natural terms users would say, explicitly listing triggers like 'Lambda', 'cold start', 'Powertools', 'SQS', 'SNS', 'EventBridge', 'serverless', 'concurrency', 'API Gateway', 'DLQ', and 'event-driven' - all terms users naturally use when asking about AWS serverless topics. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive with a clear niche in AWS serverless workloads. The specific AWS service names (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions, API Gateway) and serverless-specific concepts (cold starts, provisioned concurrency, DLQ) make it unlikely to conflict with general cloud or coding skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
100%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is an exemplary skill file that maximizes information density while maintaining clarity. The quick reference table, anti-patterns section, and decision frameworks provide immediate value, while detailed content is appropriately delegated to reference files. The MCP server configuration for cost analysis is a practical, actionable addition.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Extremely lean and efficient. Uses tables for quick reference, bullet points for anti-patterns, and avoids explaining concepts Claude already knows. Every section delivers actionable information without padding. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, copy-paste ready MCP server configurations, specific decision frameworks with clear criteria, and explicit anti-patterns with alternatives. The guidance is immediately actionable. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear reference loading strategy with numbered conditions. Decision frameworks provide unambiguous guidance for Lambda vs Step Functions and Lambda vs ECS choices. The skill is primarily a reference/decision guide rather than a multi-step process, and handles this appropriately. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Excellent structure with quick reference table pointing to 5 separate reference files, each clearly signaled with topic and key insight. One-level-deep references with clear navigation. Content appropriately split between overview and detailed references. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
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Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
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