batch-file-processor
Batch File Processor - Auto-activating skill for Business Automation. Triggers on: batch file processor, batch file processor Part of the Business Automation skill category.
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Impact
86%
1.07xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Passed
No known issues
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Discovery
0%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 description is essentially a placeholder with no substantive content. It fails on all dimensions: it names no concrete actions, provides no natural trigger terms, lacks both 'what' and 'when' information, and is indistinguishable from any generic file processing or automation skill. The duplicate trigger term suggests auto-generated boilerplate rather than a thoughtfully crafted description.
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions the skill performs, e.g., 'Renames, moves, converts, or transforms multiple files in bulk based on user-defined rules or patterns.'
Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms, e.g., 'Use when the user asks to process multiple files at once, batch rename files, bulk convert file formats, or automate repetitive file operations.'
Remove the duplicate trigger term and replace with varied natural language terms users would actually say, such as 'bulk file operations', 'rename multiple files', 'mass convert', 'process folder of files'.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description provides no concrete actions whatsoever. 'Batch File Processor' is a name, not a description of capabilities. There is no indication of what specific operations are performed on files. | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | Neither 'what does this do' nor 'when should Claude use it' is meaningfully answered. The description only states a category ('Business Automation') and repeats the skill name as a trigger, with no explicit 'Use when...' clause or functional description. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | The only trigger terms listed are 'batch file processor' repeated twice, which is not a natural phrase users would say. Missing natural terms like 'process multiple files', 'bulk operations', 'batch rename', or any specific file operations. | 1 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Extremely generic — 'batch file processor' and 'Business Automation' could overlap with virtually any skill that processes files or automates business tasks. There is nothing to distinguish this from other file-handling or automation skills. | 1 / 3 |
Total | 4 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
0%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill is an empty template with no actionable content whatsoever. It repeatedly references 'batch file processor' without ever defining what that means, what tools to use, or how to accomplish any task. It provides no code, no commands, no examples, and no workflow—making it entirely useless as a skill definition.
Suggestions
Define what 'batch file processing' actually entails (e.g., renaming files, converting formats, processing CSVs) and provide executable code examples for each use case.
Add a concrete multi-step workflow with validation checkpoints, e.g., 1) scan directory, 2) validate file types, 3) process each file, 4) verify outputs, 5) generate summary report.
Remove all boilerplate sections (Purpose, When to Use, Example Triggers) that just restate the skill name and replace them with actionable technical content.
Include at least one complete, copy-paste-ready script (e.g., a Python script that batch-processes files in a directory) with specific input/output examples.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is entirely filler and boilerplate. It explains nothing Claude doesn't already know, provides no specific technical content, and every section restates the same vague idea ('batch file processor') without adding value. | 1 / 3 |
Actionability | There is zero concrete guidance—no code, no commands, no specific steps, no examples of actual batch file processing. Every bullet point is abstract and descriptive rather than instructive. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | No workflow is defined at all. There are no steps, no sequence, no validation checkpoints. The skill claims to provide 'step-by-step guidance' but contains none. | 1 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content is a monolithic block of vague text with no references to supporting files, no structured navigation, and no bundle files to support it. There is nothing to progressively disclose because there is no substantive content. | 1 / 3 |
Total | 4 / 12 Passed |
Validation
81%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 9 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
allowed_tools_field | 'allowed-tools' contains unusual tool name(s) | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 9 / 11 Passed | |
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