excel-lbo-modeler
Create leveraged buyout (LBO) models in Excel with sources & uses, debt schedules, cash flow waterfalls, and IRR calculations for private equity analysis Activates when you request "excel lbo modeler" functionality.
Install with Tessl CLI
npx tessl i github:jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills --skill excel-lbo-modeler86
Quality
85%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
88%
1.49xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Discovery
85%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 description with excellent specificity in listing concrete financial modeling capabilities and clear domain focus on private equity LBO analysis. The main weakness is the trigger term quality - while it has an explicit activation clause, the phrase 'excel lbo modeler' is artificial and users would more naturally say things like 'build an LBO model' or 'create a buyout analysis'.
Suggestions
Replace the artificial trigger phrase 'excel lbo modeler' with natural user language like 'Use when user asks to build an LBO model, create buyout analysis, model acquisition financing, or calculate PE returns'
Add common variations of trigger terms: 'buyout model', 'PE model', 'acquisition model', 'leveraged acquisition'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'sources & uses, debt schedules, cash flow waterfalls, and IRR calculations' - these are precise financial modeling components that clearly describe what the skill does. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what (create LBO models with specific components) and when (explicit 'Activates when' clause). The trigger guidance is present, though the trigger phrase itself is somewhat artificial. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes domain-relevant terms like 'LBO', 'leveraged buyout', 'private equity', 'Excel', but the activation trigger 'excel lbo modeler' is an unnatural phrase users wouldn't typically say. Missing natural variations like 'buyout model', 'PE model', 'acquisition financing'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly specific niche combining Excel + LBO modeling + private equity analysis. The detailed financial components (debt schedules, cash flow waterfalls, IRR) make it clearly distinguishable from general Excel or finance skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
85%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a strong, actionable skill that provides comprehensive LBO modeling guidance with concrete formulas, clear workflows, and appropriate error handling. The main weakness is verbosity - the example interactions and trigger phrases add tokens without proportional value. The technical content is well-structured and follows industry standards.
Suggestions
Remove or significantly condense the 'When to Invoke This Skill' section - Claude can infer activation triggers from the skill description
Shorten the example interaction section to one concise example rather than multiple verbose exchanges
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is comprehensive but includes some unnecessary verbosity. The 'When to Invoke This Skill' section and extensive example interactions add bulk that Claude doesn't need. The formulas and structures are useful but could be more condensed. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, executable Excel formulas, specific debt structures with actual percentages and multiples, and detailed step-by-step workflows. The example formulas section gives copy-paste ready Excel syntax. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear 6-step workflow with explicit sequencing (gather inputs → structure financing → build projections → calculate debt paydown → calculate returns → create sensitivities). Error handling section provides validation checkpoints for over-leveraged structures and negative cash flow scenarios. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Well-organized with clear sections progressing from model structure to workflow to examples. References external resources (lbo-template.xlsx, REFERENCE.md, debt-structures.txt) appropriately. Limitations section clearly signals what's out of scope. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 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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