dependabot-check
Analyze Dependabot security advisory and provide resolution strategy
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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 clear domain (Dependabot security advisories) but is too terse to be effective for skill selection. It lacks explicit trigger guidance, comprehensive action details, and natural keyword variations that users might employ when seeking help with dependency vulnerabilities.
Suggestions
Add a 'Use when...' clause with trigger terms like 'Dependabot alert', 'dependency vulnerability', 'CVE', 'security update', or 'GitHub security notification'
Expand specific actions beyond 'analyze' and 'provide resolution' - e.g., 'evaluate severity, identify affected packages, recommend upgrade paths, assess breaking changes'
Include file type or context triggers such as 'package.json', 'Gemfile', 'requirements.txt', or 'pull request from Dependabot'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Dependabot security advisory) and two actions (analyze, provide resolution strategy), but lacks comprehensive detail about what specific analysis or resolution activities are performed. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Describes what it does (analyze advisories, provide resolution) 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 'Dependabot' and 'security advisory' which are relevant keywords, but misses common variations like 'vulnerability', 'CVE', 'dependency update', 'security alert', or 'GitHub security'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | 'Dependabot' is fairly specific, but 'security advisory' and 'resolution strategy' could overlap with general security analysis or vulnerability management skills without clearer boundaries. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 7 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
87%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a well-structured, actionable skill that efficiently guides Dependabot advisory resolution. The workflow is logical and commands are executable, but it would benefit from explicit validation steps to verify the vulnerability is actually resolved after applying fixes.
Suggestions
Add a validation step after resolution (e.g., 'Run `pnpm audit` to verify vulnerability is resolved')
Include a feedback loop for handling cases where the update introduces breaking changes or fails tests
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is lean and efficient, providing only necessary information without explaining concepts Claude already knows. Every section serves a clear purpose with no padding or unnecessary context. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable commands (gh api, pnpm list, pnpm why, pnpm update) with specific syntax. The JSON override example is copy-paste ready with clear placeholder notation. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Steps are clearly sequenced (1-4) with logical progression, but lacks explicit validation checkpoints. No feedback loop for verifying the fix worked or handling failed updates. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | For a skill of this size (~80 lines), the content is well-organized with clear sections. No external references needed; the single-file structure is appropriate for the scope. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 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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