adding-a-package
Use when adding a new software package to the bluefin-egg BuildStream build, creating a new .bst element, or asking how to package something for the image
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Does it follow best practices?
Impact
Pending
No eval scenarios have been run
Advisory
Suggest reviewing before use
Quality
Discovery
72%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 excels at trigger terms and distinctiveness due to its highly specific technical domain (BuildStream/bluefin-egg), but it's structured backwards - it only describes when to use the skill without explaining what the skill actually does. The description would benefit from leading with concrete capabilities before the 'Use when' clause.
Suggestions
Add a 'what it does' clause before the 'Use when' section, e.g., 'Creates and configures BuildStream .bst elements for packaging software into the bluefin-egg image.'
List specific concrete actions the skill enables, such as 'define dependencies, configure build options, set up element inheritance'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (BuildStream build, .bst element) and some actions (adding package, creating element), but doesn't comprehensively list what concrete actions the skill performs - it's more focused on when to use it than what it does. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | The description is essentially all 'when' (Use when...) but lacks a clear 'what does this do' section. It tells Claude when to select it but doesn't explain what capabilities or actions the skill provides. | 2 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes natural keywords users would say: 'adding a new software package', 'BuildStream', '.bst element', 'package something for the image', 'bluefin-egg'. These are specific terms a developer working with this system would naturally use. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very specific niche with distinct triggers: 'bluefin-egg', 'BuildStream', '.bst element' are highly specific terms unlikely to conflict with other skills. This is clearly a specialized packaging skill for a particular build system. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
100%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is an exemplary skill document that efficiently guides Claude through adding packages to a BuildStream build. It combines a visual decision tree for element kind selection, a clear numbered workflow with validation steps, concrete code examples, and well-organized references to related sub-skills. The common mistakes table adds significant value by preempting typical errors.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Content is lean and efficient, assuming Claude's competence with build systems. No unnecessary explanations of what BuildStream is or how package managers work—jumps straight to actionable guidance. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides concrete, executable examples including the full Tailscale systemd installation YAML, specific file paths with variables, and exact commands like `just bst show bluefin/<name>.bst`. The decision flowchart and common mistakes table are immediately usable. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear 6-step workflow with explicit validation checkpoints (step 4: validate with `bst show`, step 5: build element, step 6: full image test). The sequence is unambiguous and includes verification before proceeding. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Excellent structure with overview, decision tree, workflow, and detailed sections. Appropriately delegates to sub-skills (packaging-go-projects, packaging-rust-cargo-projects, etc.) with clear signaling. Related skills section provides one-level-deep navigation. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 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
Validation for skill structure
No warnings or errors.
- Repository
- projectbluefin/dakota
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