Use when you need to generate Java project diagrams — including UML sequence diagrams, UML class diagrams, C4 model diagrams, UML state machine diagrams, and ER (Entity Relationship) diagrams — through a modular, step-based interactive process that adapts to your specific visualization needs. Part of the skills-for-java project
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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 specifies what it does (generate multiple specific diagram types), when to use it (explicit 'Use when' clause), and includes excellent trigger terms that developers would naturally use. The only minor issue is the use of second person 'your' in 'your specific visualization needs,' but this doesn't significantly impact the description's effectiveness.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete diagram types: UML sequence diagrams, UML class diagrams, C4 model diagrams, UML state machine diagrams, and ER diagrams. Also specifies the approach as 'modular, step-based interactive process.' | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what (generate various diagram types through modular interactive process) and when (explicit 'Use when you need to generate Java project diagrams' clause at the start with specific diagram type triggers). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Excellent coverage of natural terms users would say: 'Java project diagrams', 'UML sequence diagrams', 'UML class diagrams', 'C4 model diagrams', 'state machine diagrams', 'ER diagrams', 'Entity Relationship diagrams'. These are terms developers naturally use. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very clear niche focused on Java project diagrams with specific diagram types enumerated. The combination of 'Java project' + specific diagram types + 'skills-for-java project' makes it highly distinctive and unlikely to conflict with generic diagramming or non-Java skills. | 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.
This skill provides a reasonable overview with good safety constraints and clear reference to detailed documentation, but lacks actionable content in the main file itself. The validation checkpoint is valuable, but the core diagram generation workflow and examples are entirely delegated to the reference file, making this more of a table of contents than a functional skill.
Suggestions
Add at least one concrete PlantUML syntax example for the most common diagram type (e.g., a simple sequence diagram) to make the skill immediately actionable
Define the actual 'step-based interactive process' with numbered steps showing the workflow from project analysis to diagram output
Remove or condense the 'When to use this skill' section as these triggers are self-evident from the skill title and description
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is reasonably efficient but includes some redundant elements - the 'What is covered' list largely duplicates information that could be inferred from the title and description, and the 'When to use this skill' section lists obvious triggers. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete validation commands (`./mvnw validate` or `mvn validate`) but lacks any actual diagram generation examples, PlantUML syntax samples, or executable code. The skill describes what it does but delegates all concrete guidance to the reference file. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Has a clear validation checkpoint before proceeding, but the actual multi-step diagram generation workflow is not described - it only mentions 'step-based interactive process' without defining the steps. The workflow for the core task is entirely absent from this file. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Appropriately structures content with a clear overview and single-level reference to detailed documentation. The reference link is well-signaled and the split between overview and detailed guidance is 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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