lambda-layer-creator
Lambda Layer Creator - Auto-activating skill for AWS Skills. Triggers on: lambda layer creator, lambda layer creator Part of the AWS Skills skill category.
36
Quality
3%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
100%
1.00xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Passed
No known issues
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Discovery
7%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 severely underdeveloped, essentially just restating the skill name without explaining what the skill actually does or when it should be used. It lacks concrete actions, meaningful trigger terms, and explicit usage guidance, making it nearly impossible for Claude to appropriately select this skill from a larger skill library.
Suggestions
Add specific actions the skill performs, e.g., 'Creates AWS Lambda layers by packaging Python/Node.js dependencies, managing layer versions, and configuring layer permissions'
Include a 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms like 'package lambda dependencies', 'create shared code layer', 'lambda layer', 'dependency layer', 'share code between functions'
Remove the duplicate trigger term and expand with variations users would naturally say when needing this functionality
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description only names the skill ('Lambda Layer Creator') without describing any concrete actions. There's no explanation of what creating a lambda layer involves or what specific operations the skill performs. | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | The description fails to answer 'what does this do' beyond the name itself, and the 'when' guidance is just a repetition of the skill name rather than meaningful trigger scenarios. No 'Use when...' clause with explicit triggers. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | The trigger terms are redundant ('lambda layer creator' listed twice) and overly specific. Missing natural variations users might say like 'create layer', 'package dependencies', 'lambda dependencies', or 'layer for lambda function'. | 1 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | The AWS Lambda Layer focus is somewhat specific and wouldn't conflict with most skills, but the lack of detail about what distinguishes this from other AWS-related skills (like general Lambda deployment) creates some overlap risk. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 5 / 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 content is essentially a placeholder template with no actual instructional value. It describes what a Lambda Layer Creator skill would theoretically do but provides zero concrete guidance on how to actually create Lambda layers. The entire content could be replaced with a single executable code example that would be infinitely more useful.
Suggestions
Add executable code showing how to package Python/Node.js dependencies into a Lambda layer structure (e.g., python/lib/python3.x/site-packages/)
Include AWS CLI commands for creating and publishing layers: `aws lambda publish-layer-version --layer-name my-layer --zip-file fileb://layer.zip --compatible-runtimes python3.9`
Provide a clear workflow: 1) Create directory structure, 2) Install dependencies, 3) Zip the layer, 4) Publish to AWS, 5) Attach to Lambda function
Remove all meta-description content ('This skill provides...', 'When to Use...', 'Example Triggers...') and replace with actual implementation guidance
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is padded with generic boilerplate that provides no actual value. Phrases like 'automated assistance' and 'industry best practices' are vague filler that Claude doesn't need explained. | 1 / 3 |
Actionability | There is zero concrete guidance - no code, no commands, no specific steps for creating Lambda layers. The content only describes what the skill supposedly does without actually teaching how to do anything. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | No workflow is provided whatsoever. Creating Lambda layers involves specific steps (packaging dependencies, uploading to S3, creating the layer, attaching to functions) but none of this is documented. | 1 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content is a monolithic block of unhelpful meta-description with no references to detailed materials, no code examples to link to, and no structured navigation to actual implementation guidance. | 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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