mermaid-flowchart-generator
Mermaid Flowchart Generator - Auto-activating skill for Visual Content. Triggers on: mermaid flowchart generator, mermaid flowchart generator Part of the Visual Content skill category.
39
Quality
11%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
87%
1.00xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Passed
No known issues
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Discovery
22%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 that provides minimal useful information for skill selection. It names the tool but fails to describe what it does, when to use it, or provide natural trigger terms users would actually say. The duplicate trigger term and generic category reference suggest auto-generated content that needs substantial improvement.
Suggestions
Add specific actions the skill performs, e.g., 'Creates flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and process flows using Mermaid syntax'
Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms like 'diagram', 'flowchart', 'visualize process', 'workflow diagram', 'mermaid code'
Include file types or output formats if applicable, and differentiate from other diagramming or visualization skills
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description only names the tool ('Mermaid Flowchart Generator') without describing any concrete actions. It lacks verbs describing what the skill actually does - no mention of creating, editing, converting, or any specific capabilities. | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | The 'what' is extremely weak (just a name, no actions described) and the 'when' is missing entirely. There is no 'Use when...' clause or equivalent explicit trigger guidance, and the stated triggers are just the skill name repeated. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Contains 'mermaid flowchart generator' as a trigger term (duplicated), which is relevant but narrow. Missing natural variations users might say like 'diagram', 'flow diagram', 'process chart', 'visualize workflow', or file extensions. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | The mention of 'Mermaid' provides some specificity to distinguish from generic diagramming tools, but 'Visual Content skill category' is vague and could overlap with many visualization skills. The lack of specific use cases increases conflict risk. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 6 / 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 entirely meta-content with no actual substance. It describes what a Mermaid flowchart skill would do without providing any Mermaid syntax, examples, node types, edge definitions, or styling guidance. The content is a template placeholder that would provide zero value to Claude when generating Mermaid diagrams.
Suggestions
Add concrete Mermaid flowchart syntax examples showing node definitions (e.g., `A[Rectangle]`, `B((Circle))`, `C{Diamond}`) and edge connections (e.g., `A --> B`, `A -.-> C`)
Include 2-3 complete, copy-paste ready flowchart examples for common patterns (decision trees, process flows, state diagrams)
Remove all meta-description sections ('Purpose', 'When to Use', 'Capabilities', 'Example Triggers') and replace with actual actionable content
Add a quick reference for Mermaid flowchart styling options and subgraph syntax
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is padded with generic boilerplate that explains nothing Claude doesn't already know. Phrases like 'provides automated assistance' and 'follows industry best practices' are meaningless filler with no actual information about Mermaid flowcharts. | 1 / 3 |
Actionability | There is zero concrete guidance - no Mermaid syntax, no code examples, no actual flowchart patterns. The skill describes what it claims to do rather than providing any executable instructions or examples. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | No workflow is defined. The skill mentions 'step-by-step guidance' but provides none. There are no actual steps, no validation, and no process for creating Mermaid flowcharts. | 1 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content is a monolithic block of meta-description with no actual content to organize. There are no references to detailed materials, examples, or syntax guides that would be essential for a Mermaid skill. | 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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