embedded-systems
Use when developing firmware for microcontrollers, implementing RTOS applications, or optimizing power consumption. Invoke for STM32, ESP32, FreeRTOS, bare-metal, power optimization, real-time systems, configure peripherals, write interrupt handlers, implement DMA transfers, debug timing issues.
93
100%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
87%
1.04xAverage score across 6 eval scenarios
Passed
No known issues
Quality
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 defines the embedded systems/firmware development domain with specific actions and explicit trigger conditions. It uses appropriate third-person voice and includes both platform-specific terms (STM32, ESP32) and general domain terms (RTOS, bare-metal) that users would naturally use. The description effectively balances breadth of coverage with specificity.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'configure peripherals, write interrupt handlers, implement DMA transfers, debug timing issues' - these are precise, actionable capabilities. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Explicitly answers both what (configure peripherals, write interrupt handlers, implement DMA transfers, debug timing issues) AND when ('Use when developing firmware for microcontrollers, implementing RTOS applications, or optimizing power consumption'). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Excellent coverage of natural terms users would say: 'STM32, ESP32, FreeRTOS, bare-metal, power optimization, real-time systems, firmware, microcontrollers, RTOS' - these are exactly what embedded developers would mention. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very clear niche in embedded systems/firmware development with distinct triggers like STM32, ESP32, FreeRTOS, DMA, interrupt handlers - unlikely to conflict with general programming or other skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
100%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 demonstrates excellent embedded systems expertise in a well-structured, actionable format. The content is appropriately concise while providing executable code templates, clear validation workflows with feedback loops, and well-organized progressive disclosure to detailed reference materials. The MUST DO/MUST NOT DO constraints provide clear guardrails without being verbose.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is lean and efficient, assuming Claude's competence as an embedded systems engineer. No unnecessary explanations of basic concepts; every section provides actionable, domain-specific guidance without padding. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable, copy-paste ready code templates for ISR patterns, FreeRTOS task creation, and bare-metal GPIO/timer setup. Includes specific compiler flags, function calls, and register-level operations with clear comments. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The 6-step core workflow includes explicit validation checkpoints (step 4: compile with warnings, static analysis, datasheet verification) and a feedback loop (step 6: if issues found, return to step 4). Clear sequencing for complex embedded development. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Excellent structure with a concise overview, clear reference table pointing to one-level-deep topic files with explicit 'Load When' guidance, and well-organized sections for constraints, templates, and outputs. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Validation
90%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 10 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_field | 'metadata' should map string keys to string values | Warning |
Total | 10 / 11 Passed | |
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