Content
72%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
A tidy, well-organized instruction-only skill body that stays concise and uses a real one-level-deep reference for formula detail. It falls short on actionability and workflow clarity because the steps are directional rather than executable and lack validation checkpoints for the model-building process.
Suggestions
Add a brief verification checkpoint in the Instructions (e.g., 'Confirm sources & uses balance and the balance sheet ties before computing returns') so the workflow has an explicit validate-then-proceed loop.
Inline one or two key formulas or a minimal Excel layout snippet (e.g., the cash-sweep / IRR formula) so the core action is executable without opening the reference, or clearly mark which reference section covers each step.
Tie each error-handling row back to a specific workflow step so the table reads as a recovery loop rather than a standalone reference.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The body is lean and well-segmented (Overview, Prerequisites, Instructions, Output, Error Handling, Examples, Resources) with no padding and no explanation of concepts Claude already knows; every section earns its place. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Steps name concrete components (purchase price, debt/equity split, tranches, IRR/MOIC) and the error table gives cause-to-solution mappings, but the guidance is directional ('Calculate cash flow available for debt paydown') rather than executable, deferring formulas to a reference file. It is concrete but incomplete as standalone instruction. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | A clear 5-step numbered sequence is present, but there are no validation checkpoints or feedback loops for model-building (e.g., verifying the model balances or resolving circular references before proceeding). Per the rubric, missing verification steps in complex/batch workflows caps this at 2. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The body is a concise overview that signals one-level-deep detail via '${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/lbo-formulas.md for debt schedule templates', and that referenced file exists, giving clean navigation without nested references. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |