eks
AWS EKS Kubernetes management for clusters, node groups, and workloads. Use when creating clusters, configuring IRSA, managing node groups, deploying applications, or integrating with AWS services.
Overall
score
92%
Does it follow best practices?
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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 well-crafted skill description that follows best practices. It uses third person voice, provides specific capabilities, includes an explicit 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms, and clearly distinguishes itself as an AWS EKS-specific skill rather than generic Kubernetes or AWS tooling.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'creating clusters, configuring IRSA, managing node groups, deploying applications, integrating with AWS services' - these are distinct, actionable capabilities. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('AWS EKS Kubernetes management for clusters, node groups, and workloads') and when ('Use when creating clusters, configuring IRSA, managing node groups, deploying applications, or integrating with AWS services'). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes natural keywords users would say: 'AWS', 'EKS', 'Kubernetes', 'clusters', 'node groups', 'workloads', 'IRSA', 'deploying applications'. Good coverage of both technical terms and common variations. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Clear niche focused specifically on AWS EKS with distinct triggers like 'EKS', 'IRSA', 'node groups'. Unlikely to conflict with generic Kubernetes skills or other AWS service skills due to specific EKS focus. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 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 EKS skill with excellent actionability and conciseness. The content provides comprehensive, executable examples covering cluster creation, node groups, IRSA, and deployments. The main weakness is the lack of explicit validation checkpoints in multi-step workflows, particularly for operations like cluster creation and IRSA setup where verification steps would prevent downstream issues.
Suggestions
Add explicit validation steps after cluster creation (e.g., 'Verify cluster is ready: kubectl get nodes' before proceeding to node group creation)
Include a verification step after IRSA setup to confirm the service account can assume the IAM role before deploying workloads
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is lean and efficient, avoiding explanations of basic concepts Claude already knows. Each section provides direct, actionable information without unnecessary padding or verbose descriptions. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable, copy-paste ready commands and YAML configurations throughout. Both AWS CLI and eksctl approaches are shown with complete, working examples including IAM role creation, cluster setup, IRSA configuration, and deployment manifests. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Steps are listed sequentially but lack explicit validation checkpoints. For example, cluster creation shows 'wait for cluster' but doesn't include verification of node group health or IRSA setup validation before proceeding. Missing feedback loops for error recovery in multi-step processes. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Well-organized with clear table of contents, logical section progression from concepts to patterns to troubleshooting. External references are one level deep and clearly signaled at the end. Content is appropriately structured for a comprehensive skill file. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Validation
75%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 12 / 16 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
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 |
body_steps | No step-by-step structure detected (no ordered list); consider adding a simple workflow | Warning |
Total | 12 / 16 Passed | |
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