iii-low-code-automation
Builds trigger-transform-action automation chains on the iii engine. Use when building Zapier/n8n-style automations, webhook-to-action pipelines, or simple event-driven chains where each node is a small registered function chained via named queues.
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Discovery
100%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 strong skill description that clearly communicates what the skill does (builds automation chains on a specific engine) and when to use it (Zapier/n8n-style automations, webhooks, event-driven chains). The use of well-known tool analogies (Zapier, n8n) as trigger terms is effective, and the technical specificity around named queues and registered functions provides clear distinctiveness. The description is concise yet comprehensive.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists specific concrete actions: 'trigger-transform-action automation chains', 'webhook-to-action pipelines', 'event-driven chains', 'small registered function chained via named queues'. These describe concrete architectural patterns and mechanisms. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('Builds trigger-transform-action automation chains on the iii engine') and when ('Use when building Zapier/n8n-style automations, webhook-to-action pipelines, or simple event-driven chains...') with an explicit 'Use when' clause and multiple trigger scenarios. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural trigger terms users would say: 'Zapier', 'n8n', 'automations', 'webhook', 'pipelines', 'event-driven', 'trigger-transform-action'. The mention of well-known tools (Zapier/n8n) as analogies is particularly effective for matching user intent. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive with a clear niche: the 'iii engine' platform, 'named queues', 'trigger-transform-action' pattern, and the specific automation style make it very unlikely to conflict with other skills. The domain is narrowly scoped. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
57%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
The skill is well-organized with clear progressive disclosure and a good conceptual overview of the automation chain pattern. However, it lacks inline executable code examples (relying entirely on an external reference file) and misses validation/error-handling checkpoints for multi-step workflows involving external services. Some sections are redundant and could be consolidated for better token efficiency.
Suggestions
Add at least one minimal inline executable code example showing a complete 2-3 node automation chain (e.g., HTTP trigger → transform → notify) rather than deferring all code to the reference file.
Add explicit validation and error-handling steps to the workflow, especially for chains involving external services (e.g., wrap external calls in try/catch, validate webhook payloads before processing, verify state persistence succeeded).
Consolidate the 'When to Use', 'Boundaries', and 'Pattern Boundaries' sections into a single section to reduce redundancy and save tokens.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Generally efficient but has some redundancy — the 'When to Use' and 'Boundaries' sections at the bottom repeat information already conveyed in 'Pattern Boundaries'. The 'Common Patterns' section partially restates what's in the primitives table. Some trimming would improve token efficiency. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | The primitives table and common patterns provide useful API signatures, but there's no inline executable code — the full implementation is deferred to a reference file. The skill describes what to do but doesn't provide copy-paste-ready code snippets for even a minimal chain. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The architecture section shows clear chain sequences (trigger → step → step → output), but there are no validation checkpoints, error recovery steps, or feedback loops. For automation chains involving external webhooks and destructive operations like payment processing, the absence of explicit validation/retry guidance is a gap. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Good structure with a clear overview, well-organized sections, and a single-level reference to the full implementation file. The table format for primitives aids quick scanning, and the pattern boundaries section clearly directs to alternative skills when appropriate. | 3 / 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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No warnings or errors.
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- iii-hq/iii
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