skill-reviewer
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- Author updated Jun 14, 2026, 10:01 AM
- Author repo claude-code-skills
- Domain
- Engineering
- Compatible agents
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- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Cline
- Codex
- Windsurf
- Gemini CLI
- +20
- Trust score
- 88 / 100 · community maintained
- Author / version / license
- @daymade · no license declared
- Token usage
- Lean
- Setup complexity
- Plug-and-play
- External API key
- Not required
- Operating systems
- Unspecified (assume cross-platform)
- Runtime requirements
- No special requirements
- Permissions
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- Read-only
- Write / modify
- Network behavior
- Local-only
- Install commands
- 26 variants
Profile is derived at build time from SKILL.md and install vectors. Subject to drift from author intent.
Heads up: 未限定 allowed-tools,默认拥有全部工具权限。
---
name: skill-reviewer
description: Reviews and improves Claude Code skills against official best practices. Supports three modes -…
category: engineering
runtime: no special runtime
---
# skill-reviewer output preview
## PART A: Task fit
- Use case: Reviews and improves Claude Code skills against official best practices. Supports three modes - self-review (validate your own skills), external review (evaluate others' skills), and auto-PR (fork, improve, submit). Use when checking skill quality, reviewing skill repositories, or contributing improvements to open-source skills..
- Inputs: target material, constraints, expected output, and acceptance criteria.
- Evidence boundary: follow “Setup (Auto-Install Dependencies) / Three Modes / Mode 1: Self-Review” and do not present inference as author intent.
## PART B: Execution result
- **01** The card summarizes the use case; runtime output centers on “Reviews and improves Claude Code skills against official best practices. Supports three modes - self-review (validate your own skills), external review (evaluate others' skills), and auto-PR (fork, improve, submit). Use when checking skill quality, reviewing skill repositories, or contributing improvements to open-source skills.”.
- **02** When the source has headings, the agent prioritizes “Setup (Auto-Install Dependencies) / Three Modes / Mode 1: Self-Review” so the result follows the author’s structure.
- **03** Typical output includes task judgment, concrete steps, required commands or file edits, validation, and follow-up options.
- **04** Risk context follows the fingerprint: read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
## Running Rules
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding scope.
- Return the result, validation criteria, and next iteration options. The source mentions slash commands such as `/tmp`; use them first when your agent supports command triggers.
Name target files or source material, expected output, forbidden changes, and whether network or shell access is allowed. Permission fingerprint: read files, write/modify files.
Start with a small task and check whether the result follows “Setup (Auto-Install Dependencies) / Three Modes / Mode 1: Self-Review”. Inspect diffs, logs, previews, or tests before expanding scope.
Confirm the final output includes a concrete result, evidence, and next action. If it stays generic, tighten inputs, boundaries, and acceptance criteria.
---
name: skill-reviewer
description: Reviews and improves Claude Code skills against official best practices. Supports three modes -…
category: engineering
source: daymade/claude-code-skills
---
# skill-reviewer
## When to use
- Reviews and improves Claude Code skills against official best practices. Supports three modes - self-review (validate…
- Use it when the task has clear inputs, repeatable steps, and validation criteria.
## What to provide
- Target material, scope, expected result, and forbidden changes.
- Whether network, commands, file writes, or external services are allowed.
## Execution rules
- Organize steps around “Setup (Auto-Install Dependencies) / Three Modes / Mode 1: Self-Review” and keep inference separate from source facts.
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding the task.
## Output requirements
- Return the deliverable, key evidence, validation method, and next action.
- Mark missing information as unknown; do not invent commands, platforms, or dependencies. The author source anchors workflow facts; repository files anchor sources and commands; Fluxly only adds fit, limitations, and quality judgment.
skill "skill-reviewer" {
input -> user goal + target files + boundaries + acceptance criteria
context -> Setup (Auto-Install Dependencies) / Three Modes / Mode 1: Self-Review
rules -> SKILL.md triggers / order / output contract
runtime -> no special runtime | read files, write/modify files | mostly runs locally
guardrails -> usually needs no extra API key + small-sample validation + diff/log review
output -> copyable result + checklist + next iteration
} Skill Reviewer
Review and improve Claude Code skills against official best practices.
Setup (Auto-Install Dependencies)
Before using this skill, ensure skill-creator is installed for automated validation.
Auto-install sequence:
# 1. Check if skill-creator exists
SKILL_CREATOR=$(find ~/.claude/plugins/cache -name "skill-creator" -type d 2>/dev/null | head -1)
# 2. If not found, install it
if [ -z "$SKILL_CREATOR" ]; then
claude plugin marketplace add https://github.com/daymade/claude-code-skills
claude plugin install skill-creator@daymade-skills
SKILL_CREATOR=$(find ~/.claude/plugins/cache -name "skill-creator" -type d 2>/dev/null | head -1)
fi
echo "skill-creator location: $SKILL_CREATOR"
Three Modes
Mode 1: Self-Review
Check your own skill before publishing.
Automated validation (run after setup):
# Quick validation
python3 "$SKILL_CREATOR"/*/quick_validate.py <target-skill>
# Security scan
python3 "$SKILL_CREATOR"/*/security_scan.py <target-skill> --verbose
Manual evaluation: See references/evaluation_checklist.md.
Mode 2: External Review
Evaluate someone else's skill repository.
Review Workflow:
- [ ] Clone repository to /tmp/
- [ ] Read ALL documentation first
- [ ] Identify author's intent
- [ ] Run evaluation checklist
- [ ] Generate improvement report
Mode 3: Auto-PR
Fork, improve, and submit PR to external skill repository.
Auto-PR Workflow:
- [ ] Fork repository (gh repo fork)
- [ ] Create feature branch
- [ ] Apply additive improvements only
- [ ] Self-review: respect check passed?
- [ ] Create PR with detailed explanation
Evaluation Checklist (Quick)
| Category | Check | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Frontmatter | name present? | |
| description present? | ||
| description in third-person? | ||
| includes trigger conditions? | ||
| Instructions | imperative form? | |
| under 500 lines? | ||
| workflow pattern? | ||
| Resources | no hardcoded paths? | |
| scripts have error handling? |
Full checklist: references/evaluation_checklist.md
Core Principle: Additive Only
When improving external skills, NEVER:
- Delete existing files
- Remove functionality
- Change primary language
- Rename components
ALWAYS:
- Add new capabilities
- Preserve original content
- Explain every change
❌ "Removed metadata.json (non-standard)"
✅ "Added marketplace.json (metadata.json preserved)"
❌ "Rewrote README in English"
✅ "Added README.en.md (Chinese preserved as default)"
Common Issues & Fixes
Issue: Description Not Third-Person
# Before
description: Browse YouTube videos and summarize them.
# After
description: Browses YouTube videos and generates summaries. Use when...
Issue: Missing Trigger Conditions
# Before
description: Processes PDF files.
# After
description: Extracts text from PDFs. Use when working with PDF files or when the user mentions PDFs, forms, or document extraction.
Issue: No Workflow Pattern
Add checklist for complex tasks:
## Workflow
Copy this checklist:
\`\`\`
Task Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: ...
- [ ] Step 2: ...
\`\`\`
Issue: Missing Marketplace Support
Adding or validating marketplace.json (plugin boundaries, source/skills
layout, whether skills are independently toggleable) is the marketplace-dev
skill's domain — don't author it from a template here. Ensure marketplace-dev
is available (auto-install it if missing), then follow its workflow and
references/cache_and_source_patterns.md.
PR Guidelines
When submitting PRs to external repos:
Tone
❌ "Your skill doesn't follow best practices"
✅ "This PR aligns with best practices for better discoverability"
❌ "Fixed the incorrect description"
✅ "Improved description with trigger conditions"
Required Sections
- Summary - What this PR does
- What's NOT Changed - Show respect for original
- Rationale - Why each change helps
- Test Plan - How to verify
Template: references/pr_template.md
Self-Review Checklist
Before submitting any PR:
Respect Check:
- [ ] No files deleted?
- [ ] No functionality removed?
- [ ] Original language preserved?
- [ ] Author's design decisions respected?
- [ ] All changes are additive?
- [ ] PR explains the "why"?
References
references/evaluation_checklist.md- Full evaluation checklistreferences/pr_template.md- PR description template- Best practices: https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agents-and-tools/agent-skills/best-practices
Decide Fit First
Design Intent
How To Use It
Boundaries And Review