rails-engine-docs
Use when writing or maintaining documentation for Rails engines. Trigger words: engine README, installation guide, configuration docs, mount instructions, migration notes, extension points, host integration examples, setup documentation.
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Discovery
72%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 excels at trigger term coverage and distinctiveness, providing a clear niche around Rails engine documentation with many specific trigger words. However, it is weak on specifying concrete actions — it tells Claude when to use the skill but not what specific outputs or capabilities it provides. Adding explicit capability statements would significantly improve it.
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions the skill performs, e.g., 'Generates README templates, writes installation and configuration guides, documents mount points and extension APIs, creates migration notes for Rails engines.'
Restructure to lead with 'what it does' before the 'Use when' clause to ensure both dimensions are clearly covered.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description names the domain (Rails engine documentation) and implies actions like writing/maintaining documentation, but does not list specific concrete actions such as 'generate README templates', 'create migration guides', or 'document mount configurations'. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | The 'when' is explicitly stated ('Use when writing or maintaining documentation for Rails engines') with trigger words, but the 'what' is weak — it only says 'writing or maintaining documentation' without specifying what concrete outputs or actions the skill performs. | 2 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Excellent coverage of natural trigger terms users would say: 'engine README', 'installation guide', 'configuration docs', 'mount instructions', 'migration notes', 'extension points', 'host integration examples', 'setup documentation' — these are specific and varied terms a developer would naturally use. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive — the combination of 'Rails engines' with specific documentation types like 'mount instructions', 'extension points', and 'host integration examples' creates a clear niche that is unlikely to conflict with general documentation or general Rails skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
64%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, actionable skill for Rails engine documentation with good concrete examples and clear structure. Its main weakness is redundancy across multiple sections that cover similar ground (missing install steps, missing config docs, missing mount instructions appear in at least three places). Consolidating overlapping sections and adding a validation checklist would meaningfully improve it.
Suggestions
Consolidate 'Common Mistakes', 'Red Flags', and 'Common Documentation Gaps' into a single section — they largely describe the same issues (missing install steps, missing config docs, missing mount instructions).
Add a validation checklist step to the Output Style workflow, e.g., 'Verify generated docs cover all Must-Have Topics before finalizing'.
Consider merging 'Must-Have Topics' into the 'Recommended README Shape' section since they overlap significantly.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is mostly efficient but has some redundancy — 'Common Mistakes', 'Red Flags', and 'Common Documentation Gaps' sections overlap significantly, all describing missing docs. The 'Must-Have Topics' section also largely restates the 'Recommended README Shape'. Could be tightened by consolidating. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, copyable examples for installation, mounting, and configuration sections. The README snippet and configuration block are realistic and executable. The quick reference table and documentation rules give specific, actionable guidance rather than vague direction. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The 'Output Style' section provides a clear 4-step sequence for writing docs, and the 'Recommended README Shape' gives a clear ordering. However, there are no validation checkpoints — e.g., no step to verify the generated docs cover all must-have topics, or to cross-check against the engine's actual code for completeness. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The Integration table references related skills nicely, but the skill itself is somewhat monolithic with overlapping sections that could be consolidated. Content is reasonably organized with clear headers, but the redundancy between sections (Common Mistakes, Red Flags, Common Documentation Gaps) hurts navigation and clarity. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 9 / 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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