electron-development
Electron development guidelines for building cross-platform desktop applications with JavaScript/TypeScript
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npx tessl skill review --optimize ./electron-development/SKILL.mdQuality
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 too vague and lacks actionable detail. It reads more like a category label than a skill description, failing to specify concrete capabilities or when Claude should select this skill. The absence of a 'Use when...' clause and specific actions significantly limits its utility for skill selection.
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions like 'Create main/renderer processes, configure IPC communication, package apps for Windows/Mac/Linux, manage native menus and system tray'
Include a 'Use when...' clause with trigger terms such as 'Use when building desktop apps with Electron, creating native-like applications with web technologies, or packaging web apps for desktop distribution'
Add common user phrases and file references like '.electron', 'main.js', 'preload script', 'BrowserWindow', 'electron-builder', 'electron-forge'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description uses vague language like 'development guidelines' without listing any concrete actions. It doesn't specify what actions Claude can perform (e.g., 'create windows', 'package apps', 'configure IPC'). | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | Only partially addresses 'what' (guidelines for Electron development) and completely lacks any 'when' clause or explicit trigger guidance. No 'Use when...' statement is present. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes some relevant keywords like 'Electron', 'desktop applications', 'JavaScript/TypeScript', and 'cross-platform', but misses common variations users might say like 'native app', 'desktop app', 'node.js GUI', or file extensions. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | While 'Electron' is fairly specific, 'development guidelines' and 'JavaScript/TypeScript' are broad enough to potentially conflict with general JS/TS coding skills or other framework-specific skills. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 6 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
64%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill provides solid, actionable code examples for core Electron patterns including security, IPC, and window management. However, it lacks workflow guidance for how to sequence these pieces together when building an app, and the final sections devolve into vague bullet points that don't add value beyond Claude's existing knowledge.
Suggestions
Add a quick-start workflow section showing the sequence: 1) Create project structure, 2) Configure security settings, 3) Set up IPC, 4) Test security configuration
Replace the vague bullet-point sections (Native Modules, Performance, Testing, Building) with either concrete examples or remove them entirely
Remove the 'You are an expert...' framing line - it wastes tokens and Claude doesn't need role-play instructions in skills
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is reasonably efficient but includes some unnecessary framing ('You are an expert...') and could be tighter. The bullet-point sections at the end (Native Modules, Performance, Testing, Building) are vague and add little value Claude doesn't already know. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable code examples for security configuration, IPC communication, window management, and auto-updates. Code is copy-paste ready with proper imports and realistic patterns. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The skill presents patterns and code snippets but lacks explicit workflow sequencing. There's no clear step-by-step process for setting up an Electron app, and no validation checkpoints for ensuring security configurations are correct. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Content is organized into logical sections with clear headers, but everything is inline in one file. For a skill of this length (~150 lines), some content (like the full IPC examples or auto-update setup) could be referenced externally. No links to additional resources or deeper documentation. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 9 / 12 Passed |
Validation
75%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 12 / 16 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
description_trigger_hint | Description may be missing an explicit 'when to use' trigger hint (e.g., 'Use when...') | Warning |
metadata_version | 'metadata' field is not a dictionary | Warning |
license_field | 'license' field is missing | Warning |
body_steps | No step-by-step structure detected (no ordered list); consider adding a simple workflow | Warning |
Total | 12 / 16 Passed | |
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