Describe plugin release mechanics without overclaiming client-specific installation behavior.
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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 reads more like an internal instruction or constraint ('without overclaiming client-specific installation behavior') than a functional skill description. It fails to specify concrete actions, lacks natural trigger terms, and provides no explicit guidance on when Claude should select this skill. The description needs a fundamental rewrite to function as a skill selector.
Suggestions
Rewrite to list specific concrete actions, e.g., 'Describes plugin release workflows including versioning, packaging, publishing to registries, and changelog generation.'
Add an explicit 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms, e.g., 'Use when the user asks about releasing a plugin, publishing updates, plugin versioning, or distribution workflows.'
Move the constraint about not overclaiming installation behavior into the skill body rather than the description, as it is an internal guideline, not a selection trigger.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description uses vague, abstract language like 'release mechanics' without listing any concrete actions. It does not specify what the skill actually does (e.g., build, package, publish, version bump). | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | The description fails to clearly answer 'what does this do' (no concrete actions listed) and completely lacks a 'when should Claude use it' clause. The phrasing reads more like a constraint/guideline than a skill description. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | The description lacks natural keywords a user would say. Terms like 'release mechanics' and 'overclaiming client-specific installation behavior' are internal jargon, not user-facing trigger terms. Users would more likely say 'plugin release', 'publish plugin', or 'deploy plugin'. | 1 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | The mention of 'plugin release' provides some domain specificity that narrows the scope, but the vagueness of 'mechanics' and the lack of concrete triggers means it could still overlap with general release or deployment skills. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 5 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
72%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a concise, well-structured skill that clearly communicates documentation guardrails for plugin release descriptions. Its main weakness is limited actionability—it provides phrasing guidance but no concrete documentation templates, code snippets, or step-by-step workflow for applying the patterns. The anti-patterns section adds good value by clarifying common mistakes.
Suggestions
Add a concrete before/after documentation example showing a full paragraph rewritten according to the patterns, not just single-sentence comparisons.
Consider adding a brief checklist workflow: e.g., 1) Identify all release claims in docs, 2) Verify each against actual CI/CD output, 3) Rewrite unverified claims using scoped language.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Every line serves a purpose. No unnecessary explanations of what plugins are or how publishing works. The content is lean, pattern-focused, and assumes Claude understands the domain. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides clear guidance on language patterns and anti-patterns, but lacks concrete code/command examples (e.g., actual release workflow snippets, sample documentation text). The examples section gives phrasing guidance but nothing executable or copy-paste ready. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The patterns are listed as guidelines rather than a sequenced workflow. For a documentation-focused skill, the steps of how to apply these patterns when writing docs (e.g., audit existing docs → identify overclaims → rewrite) are implicit rather than explicit. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | For a simple, single-purpose skill under 50 lines with no need for external references, the content is well-organized into clear sections (Context, Patterns, Examples, Anti-Patterns) that are easy to navigate. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
90%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 10 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 10 / 11 Passed | |
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