quickstart
Set up TypeScript LangChain agent development environment. Use when: (1) First time setup, (2) Configuring Databricks authentication, (3) User says 'quickstart', 'set up', 'authenticate', or 'configure databricks', (4) No .env file exists.
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Quality
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 well-structured description with excellent trigger terms and completeness. The explicit 'Use when' clause with numbered conditions makes it very clear when Claude should select this skill. The main weakness is that the 'what' portion could be more specific about the concrete actions performed during setup (e.g., installing packages, creating .env files, configuring API keys).
Suggestions
Expand the 'what' portion with more concrete actions, e.g., 'Installs dependencies, creates .env configuration, sets up Databricks API credentials, and initializes a TypeScript LangChain project structure.'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | It names the domain (TypeScript LangChain agent development environment) and a key action (set up, configuring Databricks authentication), but doesn't list multiple concrete actions beyond setup—e.g., it doesn't mention installing dependencies, creating config files, or initializing project structure. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both 'what' (set up TypeScript LangChain agent development environment) and 'when' with explicit numbered trigger conditions including user phrases and contextual conditions like 'No .env file exists'. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural trigger terms users would actually say: 'quickstart', 'set up', 'authenticate', 'configure databricks', '.env file', 'TypeScript', 'LangChain'. These cover common variations of how a user would request this task. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly specific niche combining TypeScript, LangChain, Databricks authentication, and .env setup. This is unlikely to conflict with other skills due to the very targeted technology stack and setup-specific scope. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
77%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a solid quickstart/authentication skill with strong actionability and clear workflow sequencing. The main weakness is moderate verbosity — the available models section and some explanatory text could be trimmed. The progressive disclosure is adequate with cross-references to other skills, though the document could benefit from splitting troubleshooting into a separate reference.
Suggestions
Remove or significantly trim the 'Available Models' section — model names are time-sensitive and Claude can look these up; a single default example suffices.
Consider moving the Troubleshooting section to a separate TROUBLESHOOTING.md and linking to it, keeping SKILL.md focused on the happy path.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Generally efficient but includes some unnecessary content like the 'Available Models' section listing specific model names (which may become outdated) and some explanatory text that could be trimmed (e.g., 'This interactive wizard will:' preamble). The .env example is thorough but borders on verbose with inline comments. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable commands throughout — from checking CLI version, running quickstart, manual authentication fallback, installing dependencies, building, and troubleshooting. The .env example is copy-paste ready with clear placeholder values. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear sequential workflow: prerequisites → quickstart → what it configures → manual fallback → TypeScript setup → next steps. The quickstart wizard's numbered steps are explicit, the fallback path is clearly marked, and the 'Next Steps' section provides a clear post-setup sequence with cross-references to other skills. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | References other skills (run-locally, deploy) for next steps which is good, but the content is somewhat monolithic — the troubleshooting section and available models list could potentially be in separate files. Without bundle files, the inline approach is acceptable but the document is getting long for a quickstart guide. | 2 / 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
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- databricks/app-templates
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