android-gradle-logic
Expert guidance on setting up scalable Gradle build logic using Convention Plugins and Version Catalogs.
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Discovery
32%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
The description identifies a specific technical domain (Gradle Convention Plugins and Version Catalogs) but suffers from vague action language ('Expert guidance on setting up') and critically lacks any 'Use when...' clause to guide skill selection. The technical terms are appropriate but incomplete coverage of natural user language reduces discoverability.
Suggestions
Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause with trigger scenarios like 'Use when the user asks about Gradle build configuration, multi-module projects, dependency version management, or mentions buildSrc, Convention Plugins, or Version Catalogs.'
Replace 'Expert guidance on setting up' with specific concrete actions like 'Creates Convention Plugins, configures Version Catalogs, migrates buildSrc to composite builds, structures multi-module Gradle projects.'
Include additional natural trigger terms users might say: 'build.gradle.kts', 'libs.versions.toml', 'dependency versions', 'multi-module', 'shared build logic'.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Gradle build logic) and mentions specific concepts (Convention Plugins, Version Catalogs), but 'Expert guidance on setting up' is vague about concrete actions - doesn't specify what actions like 'create', 'configure', 'migrate', or 'debug'. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Describes what (guidance on Gradle build logic setup) but completely lacks a 'Use when...' clause or any explicit trigger guidance for when Claude should select this skill. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes relevant technical terms like 'Gradle', 'Convention Plugins', 'Version Catalogs', but misses common user variations like 'build.gradle', 'buildSrc', 'libs.versions.toml', 'dependency management', or 'multi-module project'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | The specific mention of 'Convention Plugins and Version Catalogs' provides some distinctiveness from generic build/Gradle skills, but 'scalable Gradle build logic' could overlap with general Gradle or build configuration skills. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 7 / 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 guidance for setting up Gradle convention plugins with executable code examples throughout. However, it includes unnecessary motivational framing, lacks validation checkpoints between steps, and could benefit from references to extended documentation for additional plugin types and troubleshooting.
Suggestions
Remove the Goal section and introductory paragraph - Claude understands the purpose from the title and structure
Add validation steps after each configuration (e.g., 'Run ./gradlew projects to verify build-logic is included')
Add a troubleshooting section or reference for common errors like 'Plugin not found' or version catalog resolution issues
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Generally efficient but includes some unnecessary framing ('This skill helps you...', 'Stop copy-pasting code') and the Goal section explains motivation Claude doesn't need. The code examples themselves are appropriately lean. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable, copy-paste ready code for all steps: settings.gradle.kts configuration, version catalog TOML, convention plugin implementation, plugin registration, and usage. All examples are complete and specific. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Steps are clearly numbered and sequenced, but lacks validation checkpoints. No guidance on verifying the build-logic is correctly included, no troubleshooting for common errors, and no explicit 'sync and verify' steps between configurations. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Content is reasonably structured with clear sections, but everything is inline in one file. For a skill of this complexity, references to separate files for additional convention plugins (Compose, Hilt, Library variants) or troubleshooting would improve organization. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 9 / 12 Passed |
Validation
100%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
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