push-to-registry
Push Packer build metadata to HCP Packer registry for tracking and managing image lifecycle. Use when integrating Packer builds with HCP Packer for version control and governance.
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Discovery
75%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 solid skill description with clear 'what' and 'when' clauses, making it complete and distinctive. The main weaknesses are moderate specificity (could list more concrete actions like 'publish iterations', 'track ancestry') and trigger terms that could include more user-natural variations.
Suggestions
Add more specific concrete actions like 'publish iterations', 'track image ancestry', 'manage artifact versions' to improve specificity
Include additional trigger term variations users might naturally say, such as 'artifact metadata', 'image versions', 'packer publish', or 'HCP artifact tracking'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (HCP Packer registry) and some actions ('push build metadata', 'tracking and managing image lifecycle'), but lacks comprehensive concrete actions like specific operations or commands. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('Push Packer build metadata to HCP Packer registry for tracking and managing image lifecycle') and when ('Use when integrating Packer builds with HCP Packer for version control and governance') with explicit trigger guidance. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes relevant keywords like 'Packer', 'HCP Packer', 'registry', 'image lifecycle', but missing common variations users might say like 'artifact metadata', 'image versions', 'packer registry push', or 'HCP integration'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very specific niche targeting HCP Packer registry integration specifically, unlikely to conflict with general Packer skills or other infrastructure tools due to explicit 'HCP Packer' and 'registry' terminology. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
87%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 HCP Packer registry integration. The content is well-organized, token-efficient, and includes practical examples for multiple use cases. The main weakness is the lack of explicit validation steps in the workflow, though the Common Issues section partially compensates by helping with troubleshooting.
Suggestions
Add explicit validation steps after authentication setup (e.g., 'Verify credentials: packer validate . should succeed before running build')
Include a brief verification step after successful build to confirm metadata was pushed to HCP registry
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is lean and efficient, providing only necessary configuration examples and commands without explaining what HCP Packer is or how registries work conceptually. Every section serves a clear purpose with no padding. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable HCL configurations, bash commands, GitHub Actions workflow, and Terraform examples that are copy-paste ready. Includes specific authentication steps and configuration options with concrete examples. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | While the content covers authentication setup and build execution, it lacks explicit validation checkpoints. The 'Common Issues' section helps with troubleshooting but there's no clear validate-then-proceed workflow for the build process itself. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Well-organized with clear sections progressing from basic configuration to authentication to CI/CD integration. External references are clearly signaled at the end, and content is appropriately structured without unnecessary nesting. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 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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