bun-hot-reloading
Use when implementing hot reloading with Bun (--hot, --watch), HMR, or automatic code reloading during development. Covers watch mode, hot mode, and HTTP server reload.
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Quality
Discovery
89%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 a solid skill description with strong trigger terms and clear 'when' guidance. Its main weakness is that it describes coverage areas rather than specific concrete actions the skill enables. The Bun-specific flags and terminology make it highly distinctive and easy to match.
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions like 'Configure hot reloading, set up watch mode, implement HTTP server auto-reload with Bun' instead of just 'Covers watch mode, hot mode...'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (hot reloading with Bun) and mentions specific modes (watch mode, hot mode, HTTP server reload), but doesn't list concrete actions like 'configure', 'set up', or 'debug'. It describes coverage areas rather than specific actions the skill performs. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Explicitly answers both 'when' ('Use when implementing hot reloading with Bun') and 'what' ('Covers watch mode, hot mode, and HTTP server reload'). The 'Use when...' clause is present and provides clear trigger guidance. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Excellent coverage of natural trigger terms: '--hot', '--watch', 'HMR', 'hot reloading', 'Bun', 'watch mode', 'hot mode', 'automatic code reloading', 'development'. These are terms a developer would naturally use when seeking help with this topic. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive — scoped specifically to Bun's hot reloading features with specific flags (--hot, --watch) and concepts (HMR). Unlikely to conflict with general file watching, other bundler HMR skills, or generic Bun skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 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 solid, well-structured skill with excellent actionability — nearly every concept is backed by executable code. The progressive disclosure is well-handled with clear references to deeper materials. The main weaknesses are moderate verbosity (some sections like WebSocket live reload and Vite integration could be trimmed or moved to references) and the lack of an explicit setup workflow with validation steps.
Suggestions
Consider moving the WebSocket live reload and Vite integration sections to reference files to reduce the main skill's token footprint.
Add a brief 'Getting Started' workflow with numbered steps and a validation checkpoint (e.g., 'Verify hot reload works by changing a response string and confirming the change appears without restart').
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is fairly comprehensive but includes some sections that could be trimmed (e.g., the Vite integration section is tangential, the WebSocket live reload example is quite long, and some patterns are verbose). The comparison table and core examples are efficient, but overall the file is longer than necessary for what Claude needs. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Excellent actionability throughout — every section includes fully executable code examples with bash commands, TypeScript snippets, and package.json configurations. The common issues section uses clear ❌/✅ patterns with copy-paste ready fixes. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The comparison table clearly distinguishes when to use --watch vs --hot, and individual sections are well-organized. However, there's no explicit step-by-step workflow for setting up hot reloading from scratch, and no validation checkpoints (e.g., how to verify hot reload is actually working). The dispose/cleanup patterns are shown but not integrated into a clear workflow. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Good structure with clear section headers progressing from basic (watch/hot modes) to advanced (custom implementations, WebSocket live reload). References to external files (advanced-hmr.md, debugging.md) are clearly signaled at the bottom with specific trigger conditions for when to load them. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 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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