Configures Solid Queue for background jobs in Rails 8. Use when setting up background processing, creating background jobs, configuring job queues, or migrating from Sidekiq to Solid Queue.
Install with Tessl CLI
npx tessl i github:fernandezbaptiste/rails_ai_agents --skill solid-queue-setup92
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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-crafted description with excellent trigger terms and completeness. It clearly identifies its niche (Solid Queue in Rails 8) and provides explicit 'Use when' guidance with multiple relevant scenarios. The main weakness is that the capability description could be more specific about what concrete actions the skill enables beyond 'configures'.
Suggestions
Expand the capabilities with more specific actions like 'create job classes, configure queue priorities, set up recurring jobs, define concurrency settings'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Solid Queue, Rails 8, background jobs) and mentions 'configures' as an action, but lacks specific concrete actions like 'create job classes', 'set up queue priorities', or 'configure concurrency settings'. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('Configures Solid Queue for background jobs in Rails 8') and when ('Use when setting up background processing, creating background jobs, configuring job queues, or migrating from Sidekiq'). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural keywords users would say: 'background jobs', 'background processing', 'job queues', 'Sidekiq', 'Solid Queue', 'Rails 8'. The Sidekiq migration mention is particularly useful for users transitioning. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive with specific technology stack (Solid Queue + Rails 8) and clear niche. The Sidekiq migration trigger further distinguishes it from generic background job skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
92%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a high-quality skill that provides comprehensive, actionable guidance for Solid Queue setup in Rails 8. The content is concise, executable, and well-structured with a clear workflow checklist. The only weakness is that the file is somewhat long and could benefit from splitting advanced topics into separate reference files.
Suggestions
Consider moving the Monitoring section and Migration from Sidekiq table to separate reference files (e.g., MONITORING.md, MIGRATION.md) with links from the main skill
The recurring jobs and testing sections could also be candidates for separate files to keep the main skill focused on quick setup
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is lean and efficient, providing executable code without explaining basic concepts Claude already knows. Every section delivers actionable information without padding or unnecessary context. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Fully executable code throughout - installation commands, configuration YAML, job classes, test specs, and console queries are all copy-paste ready. The Sidekiq migration table provides concrete mappings. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear workflow checklist with explicit steps from installation through testing. The sequential setup process (add gem → install → migrate → configure → create job → test) is well-defined with validation through testing. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Content is well-organized with clear sections, but it's a fairly long monolithic file. Some sections like recurring jobs, monitoring, and migration could be split into separate reference files with links from the main skill. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 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 |
|---|---|---|
allowed_tools_field | 'allowed-tools' contains unusual tool name(s) | Warning |
Total | 10 / 11 Passed | |
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