setup-build-tools
Install build and extraction tools needed for building Claude Desktop Debian packages
69
56%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
86%
1.34xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Passed
No known issues
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Discovery
40%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
The description identifies a clear and narrow niche (Claude Desktop Debian package building), which gives it strong distinctiveness. However, it lacks an explicit 'Use when...' clause and doesn't enumerate the specific tools or actions involved, making it harder for Claude to confidently select this skill from a large pool. Adding trigger guidance and more concrete details would significantly improve it.
Suggestions
Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause, e.g., 'Use when setting up a build environment for Claude Desktop .deb packages or when the user needs packaging dependencies installed.'
List specific tools or actions, e.g., 'Installs dpkg-deb, fakeroot, ar, and other extraction/build utilities needed for constructing Claude Desktop .deb packages.'
Include common user-facing trigger terms like 'deb', 'dpkg', 'package build environment', 'build dependencies' to improve keyword coverage.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Claude Desktop Debian packages) and a general action (install build and extraction tools), but doesn't list specific tools or concrete actions beyond 'install'. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Describes what the skill does (install build and extraction tools) but has no explicit 'Use when...' clause or equivalent trigger guidance, which per the rubric caps completeness at 2, and the 'what' is also fairly thin, bringing it to 1. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes relevant keywords like 'build', 'Debian packages', 'Claude Desktop', and 'extraction tools', but misses common variations users might say such as 'deb', 'dpkg', 'packaging dependencies', or 'build dependencies'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very specific niche — building Claude Desktop Debian packages — is unlikely to conflict with other skills. The combination of 'Claude Desktop' and 'Debian packages' creates a distinct trigger profile. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 8 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
72%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a straightforward, well-structured skill for a single-action task. The core command is clear and actionable, and the tools table adds useful reference value. The main weakness is the lack of any validation or error-handling guidance — there's no way to verify the installation succeeded or troubleshoot failures.
Suggestions
Add a validation step after the install command, e.g., 'Verify installation: `7z --help && wrestool --version && node --version`' to confirm all tools are available.
Trim the 'When to Use' section — these scenarios are self-evident and add little value for Claude.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The tools table is useful reference material, but the 'When to Use' section is somewhat obvious (before first build, after new environment, when dependencies missing). The overall structure is reasonably lean but could be tighter. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | The core action is a single, concrete, copy-paste-ready bash command. The tools table provides specific package names and purposes, making it clear what gets installed and why. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | This is essentially a single-step task (run the script), but there's no validation checkpoint — no guidance on how to verify the installation succeeded, what to do if the script fails, or how to check that all tools are available afterward. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | For a simple, single-purpose skill under 50 lines, the content is well-organized with clear sections (task, tools reference, when to use). No external references are needed and the structure is appropriate. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
100%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
No warnings or errors.
- Repository
- aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian
- Commit
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