spring-boot-cache
Instruction set for enabling and operating the Spring Cache abstraction in Spring Boot when implementing application-level caching for performance-sensitive workloads.
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score
68%
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Discovery
33%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 technical domain (Spring Cache in Spring Boot) but reads more like a formal specification than a practical skill description. It lacks explicit trigger guidance ('Use when...'), specific concrete actions, and natural user language that would help Claude reliably select this skill when appropriate.
Suggestions
Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause with trigger terms like 'Spring caching', '@Cacheable', 'cache configuration', 'Redis with Spring', or 'improve Spring Boot performance'.
List specific concrete actions such as 'configure cache providers (Redis, Ehcache, Caffeine)', 'add @Cacheable/@CacheEvict annotations', 'set cache TTL and eviction policies'.
Include natural user phrases like 'speed up my Spring app', 'add caching to Spring Boot', or 'cache database queries' that users would actually say.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Spring Cache abstraction, Spring Boot) and general actions (enabling, operating, implementing caching), but lacks specific concrete actions like 'configure cache providers', 'add @Cacheable annotations', or 'set TTL policies'. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Describes what it does (enabling/operating Spring Cache abstraction) but completely lacks a 'Use when...' clause or any explicit trigger guidance for when Claude should select this skill. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes relevant technical terms like 'Spring Cache', 'Spring Boot', 'caching', and 'performance', but uses more formal language than users would naturally say. Missing common variations like 'cache data', '@Cacheable', 'Redis cache', 'Ehcache', or 'speed up'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Specific to Spring Boot and Spring Cache which provides some distinction, but 'application-level caching' and 'performance-sensitive workloads' could overlap with other caching or performance optimization skills. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 7 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
85%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a well-structured skill with excellent actionability and progressive disclosure. The code examples are complete and executable, the workflow is clearly sequenced with validation checkpoints, and references are appropriately externalized. The main weakness is some verbosity in introductory sections that explain context Claude already knows.
Suggestions
Remove or significantly condense the 'When to Use' section with trigger phrases - Claude doesn't need explicit activation instructions
Trim the 'Prerequisites' section to just the essential dependency information, removing explanations about constructor injection and observability that Claude already understands
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is mostly efficient but includes some unnecessary context like the 'When to Use' section with trigger phrases and the 'Prerequisites' section that explains things Claude would know. The overview could be tighter. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable code examples with Maven/Gradle dependencies, complete Java configuration classes, and annotated service methods. The code is copy-paste ready with realistic patterns. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear 5-step implementation workflow with explicit validation steps (step 5 covers testing and validation). The Quick Start provides a numbered sequence, and the workflow includes verification via unit tests and Actuator endpoints. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Excellent structure with a concise Quick Start, clear section organization, and well-signaled one-level-deep references to separate files for examples, core reference, and documentation excerpts. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Validation
69%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 / 16 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
description_trigger_hint | Description may be missing an explicit 'when to use' trigger hint (e.g., 'Use when...') | Warning |
allowed_tools_field | 'allowed-tools' contains unusual tool name(s) | Warning |
metadata_version | 'metadata' field is not a dictionary | Warning |
license_field | 'license' field is missing | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 11 / 16 Passed | |
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