spike-test-setup
Spike Test Setup - Auto-activating skill for Performance Testing. Triggers on: spike test setup, spike test setup Part of the Performance Testing skill category.
36
3%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
100%
1.06xAverage 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 extremely thin—it essentially just restates the skill name without describing any concrete capabilities, tools, or meaningful trigger scenarios. It lacks actionable detail for Claude to distinguish when to select this skill versus other performance testing skills, and the duplicated trigger term adds no value.
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions the skill performs, e.g., 'Generates spike test scripts that simulate sudden traffic surges, configures ramp-up/ramp-down patterns, and sets virtual user thresholds for tools like k6, JMeter, or Gatling.'
Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms, e.g., 'Use when the user asks about spike testing, sudden load simulation, burst traffic patterns, rapid user ramp-up, or performance testing under sudden demand spikes.'
Remove the duplicated trigger term and expand with varied natural language terms users might actually say, such as 'sudden traffic test', 'burst load', 'spike scenario', 'traffic surge simulation'.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description names a domain ('spike test setup' and 'Performance Testing') but does not describe any concrete actions. There are no verbs indicating what the skill actually does—no 'generates', 'configures', 'creates', etc. | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | The description barely addresses 'what' (just the label 'spike test setup') and the 'when' clause is essentially just restating the skill name as a trigger. There is no explicit 'Use when...' guidance with meaningful context. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | The only trigger terms listed are 'spike test setup' repeated twice. There are no natural variations a user might say, such as 'load spike', 'burst test', 'stress test', 'sudden traffic', 'spike scenario', or tool-specific terms like 'k6', 'JMeter', 'Gatling'. | 1 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | The term 'spike test' is somewhat specific within performance testing, which gives it some distinctiveness. However, the lack of concrete actions or tool references means it could overlap with other performance testing skills (load test, stress test, etc.). | 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 is essentially a placeholder with no substantive content. It describes what it claims to do in abstract terms but provides zero actionable guidance on spike test setup — no code, no commands, no tool-specific configurations, no workflows. It would need to be completely rewritten to be useful.
Suggestions
Add concrete, executable spike test examples using at least one tool (e.g., a complete k6 spike test script with ramping VUs configuration)
Define a clear workflow: 1) identify baseline load, 2) configure spike parameters, 3) write test script, 4) execute test, 5) validate results against thresholds
Remove all meta-description sections ('When to Use', 'Capabilities', 'Example Triggers') and replace with actual technical content — spike test patterns, configuration examples, and threshold definitions
Add specific guidance for common spike test tools (k6, JMeter) with copy-paste ready configurations and expected output interpretation
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is almost entirely filler and meta-description. It explains what the skill does in abstract terms without providing any actual technical content. Phrases like 'Provides step-by-step guidance' and 'Follows industry best practices' are empty padding. | 1 / 3 |
Actionability | There is zero concrete, executable guidance. No code examples, no commands, no specific configurations for spike testing. The skill describes rather than instructs — it never actually tells Claude how to set up a spike test. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | No workflow steps are provided at all. There is no sequence, no validation checkpoints, and no actual process for setting up a spike test. The claim of 'step-by-step guidance' is not backed by any actual steps. | 1 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content is a monolithic block of meta-description with no structure pointing to detailed materials. There are no references to supporting files, no separation of concerns, and no navigational aids despite mentioning related tools like k6 and JMeter. | 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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