bun-redis
Use when working with Redis in Bun (ioredis, Upstash), caching, pub/sub, session storage, or key-value operations.
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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 has excellent trigger term coverage and distinctiveness due to specific technology names (Redis, Bun, ioredis, Upstash), but it lacks an explicit 'what this does' statement — it only provides 'when to use it' without describing the concrete actions the skill performs. Adding a capability statement before the 'Use when' clause would significantly improve it.
Suggestions
Add a 'what it does' clause before the 'Use when' clause, e.g., 'Configures Redis connections, implements caching strategies, sets up pub/sub messaging, and manages session storage in Bun applications using ioredis or Upstash.'
List more specific concrete actions such as 'configure connection pools', 'set TTL policies', 'implement cache invalidation', or 'set up Redis Streams' to improve specificity.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Redis in Bun) and some actions/use cases (caching, pub/sub, session storage, key-value operations), but doesn't list specific concrete actions like 'set up connection pools', 'configure TTL', or 'implement cache invalidation'. The terms are more category-level than action-level. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | The description starts with 'Use when...' which addresses the 'when' aspect well, but the 'what does this do' part is weak — it never explicitly states what the skill does (e.g., 'Guides setup and usage of Redis...'). The what is only implied through the trigger terms. | 2 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural keywords users would say: 'Redis', 'Bun', 'ioredis', 'Upstash', 'caching', 'pub/sub', 'session storage', 'key-value operations'. These cover both library names and conceptual terms users would naturally mention. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | The combination of Redis + Bun + specific libraries (ioredis, Upstash) creates a clear niche. This is unlikely to conflict with general database skills, general Bun skills, or other caching tools. The specificity of the technology stack makes it highly distinctive. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 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 reference skill with excellent actionability—every section contains executable, real-world TypeScript code. The progressive disclosure is well-handled with clear section organization and appropriate references. The main weaknesses are moderate verbosity (covering many Redis data structures Claude already knows) and missing validation/error-handling workflows for production scenarios.
Suggestions
Trim the data structures section significantly—Claude knows Redis data structures; focus on Bun/ioredis-specific API quirks rather than documenting standard Redis commands.
Add connection error handling and reconnection patterns, which are Bun-specific concerns worth documenting.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The skill is mostly efficient with good code examples, but includes some redundancy (e.g., showing four different ioredis connection methods when two would suffice, and the data structures section is quite exhaustive covering things Claude already knows about Redis). The common errors table and some inline comments add minor bloat. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | All code examples are fully executable TypeScript with proper imports, concrete values, and copy-paste ready patterns. The caching patterns, rate limiting, and session storage sections provide complete, real-world implementations. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The skill presents individual operations and patterns clearly but lacks explicit workflow sequencing or validation checkpoints. For example, the caching patterns don't mention cache invalidation verification, and there's no guidance on connection error handling/retry logic for production use. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content is well-structured with clear sections progressing from setup to basic operations to advanced patterns. The 'When to Load References' section at the end properly signals one-level-deep references to clustering and Lua scripts documentation. | 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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