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agent-repo-architect

Agent skill for repo-architect - invoke with $agent-repo-architect

39

4.94x
Quality

7%

Does it follow best practices?

Impact

94%

4.94x

Average score across 3 eval scenarios

SecuritybySnyk

Low

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SKILL.md
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Quality

Content

14%Scale 1-3

Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.

This skill is excessively verbose, mixing generic software engineering advice with user-specific hardcoded examples that limit reusability. The code examples use inconsistent syntax (JavaScript with MCP tool calls) that isn't directly executable, and critical multi-step workflows lack any validation or error recovery steps. The entire content is crammed into a single file with no progressive disclosure despite being well over 200 lines.

Suggestions

Add explicit validation checkpoints between destructive operations (e.g., verify repo exists before pushing files, validate file content before cross-repo sync) and include error recovery steps.

Split content into separate files: keep SKILL.md as a concise overview (<50 lines) with references to PATTERNS.md, TEMPLATES.md, and BATCH-OPERATIONS.md.

Remove generic best practices sections (Structure Optimization, Template Management, Documentation Architecture) that Claude already knows, and replace hardcoded user-specific paths with parameterized placeholders.

Make code examples either fully executable with correct syntax or replace with actual CLI commands that can be copy-pasted (e.g., real bash/gh CLI commands instead of pseudo-JavaScript MCP calls).

DimensionReasoningScore

Conciseness

Extremely verbose at ~300+ lines. Contains extensive boilerplate, repetitive patterns, and explanatory content Claude doesn't need (e.g., best practices bullet lists that are generic software engineering advice, monitoring metrics descriptions, integration lists). The code examples are largely illustrative rather than essential, and many sections restate the same concepts.

1 / 3

Actionability

Provides concrete code examples with specific tool calls and file structures, but the code is pseudocode-like JavaScript that isn't directly executable (e.g., `repositories.forEach` calling MCP tools with mixed syntax, placeholder content like '[Integration issue template]'). Many examples use hardcoded paths specific to one user ('ruvnet', 'ruv-FANN') limiting general applicability.

2 / 3

Workflow Clarity

Despite showing multi-step processes, there are no validation checkpoints or error recovery steps. The 'Complete Repository Architecture Optimization' batch operation has no verification between steps, no feedback loops for failures, and marks todos as 'completed' before they could actually be verified. Destructive operations like pushing files across repos lack any validation.

1 / 3

Progressive Disclosure

Monolithic wall of text with no references to external files despite the content being long enough to warrant splitting. Architecture patterns, best practices, and batch operations could all be separate files. No bundle files are provided, and no external references are made, resulting in everything being inlined in one massive document.

1 / 3

Total

5

/

12

Passed

Description

0%Scale 1-3

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 is an extremely weak description that fails on every dimension. It provides no information about what the skill does, when it should be used, or what kinds of user requests should trigger it. It reads more like a label than a functional description.

Suggestions

Add concrete actions describing what repo-architect does, e.g., 'Analyzes repository structure, generates architecture diagrams, suggests directory organization, and reviews project layout.'

Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms, e.g., 'Use when the user asks about repository structure, project architecture, directory organization, codebase layout, or folder structure.'

Remove the invocation instruction ('invoke with $agent-repo-architect') from the description, as this is operational detail that doesn't help Claude decide when to select the skill.

DimensionReasoningScore

Specificity

The description provides no concrete actions whatsoever. 'Agent skill for repo-architect' is entirely vague and does not describe what the skill actually does.

1 / 3

Completeness

Neither 'what does this do' nor 'when should Claude use it' is answered. The description only states it's an agent skill and how to invoke it, providing no functional or contextual information.

1 / 3

Trigger Term Quality

The only potentially relevant term is 'repo-architect', which is a tool name rather than a natural keyword a user would say. There are no natural language trigger terms like 'repository structure', 'project layout', 'architecture', etc.

1 / 3

Distinctiveness Conflict Risk

The description is so vague that it's impossible to distinguish it from other skills. 'Agent skill' is entirely generic and provides no niche or distinct triggers.

1 / 3

Total

4

/

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.

Validation11 / 11 Passed

Validation for skill structure

No warnings or errors.

Repository
ruvnet/claude-flow
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