skill-scout
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- Author repo ECC
- Domain
- Engineering
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- Claude Code
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- Gemini CLI
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- Trust score
- 88 / 100 · community maintained
- Author / version / license
- @affaan-m · no license declared
- Token usage
- Lean
- Setup complexity
- Guided setup
- 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
- Shell exec
- 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-scout
description: Search existing local, marketplace, GitHub, and web skill sources before creating a new skill. U…
category: engineering
runtime: no special runtime
---
# skill-scout output preview
## PART A: Task fit
- Use case: Search existing local, marketplace, GitHub, and web skill sources before creating a new skill. Use when the user wants to create, build, fork, or find a skill for a workflow..
- Inputs: target material, constraints, expected output, and acceptance criteria.
- Evidence boundary: follow “When to Use / How It Works / Step 1 - Capture Intent” and do not present inference as author intent.
## PART B: Execution result
- **01** The card summarizes the use case; runtime output centers on “Search existing local, marketplace, GitHub, and web skill sources before creating a new skill. Use when the user wants to create, build, fork, or find a skill for a workflow.”.
- **02** When the source has headings, the agent prioritizes “When to Use / How It Works / Step 1 - Capture Intent” 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, run shell commands; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
## Running Rules
- read files, write/modify files, run shell commands; 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 does not require a stable slash command. After installation, invoke the skill by name and describe the task.
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, run shell commands.
Start with a small task and check whether the result follows “When to Use / How It Works / Step 1 - Capture Intent”. 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-scout
description: Search existing local, marketplace, GitHub, and web skill sources before creating a new skill. U…
category: engineering
source: affaan-m/ECC
---
# skill-scout
## When to use
- Search existing local, marketplace, GitHub, and web skill sources before creating a new skill. Use when the user wants…
- 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 “When to Use / How It Works / Step 1 - Capture Intent” and keep inference separate from source facts.
- read files, write/modify files, run shell commands; 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-scout" {
input -> user goal + target files + boundaries + acceptance criteria
context -> When to Use / How It Works / Step 1 - Capture Intent
rules -> SKILL.md triggers / order / output contract
runtime -> no special runtime | read files, write/modify files, run shell commands | mostly runs locally
guardrails -> usually needs no extra API key + small-sample validation + diff/log review
output -> copyable result + checklist + next iteration
} Skill Scout
Use this skill before creating a new skill. The goal is to avoid duplicating existing community or marketplace work, while still vetting anything external before adoption.
Source: salvaged from stale community PR #1232 by redminwang.
When to Use
- The user says "create a skill", "build a skill", "make a skill", or "new skill".
- The user asks "is there a skill for X?" or "does a skill exist that does Y?"
- The user describes a workflow and you are about to suggest creating a new skill.
- The user wants to fork or extend an existing skill.
If the user explicitly says to skip search or create from scratch, acknowledge that and proceed with the requested creation workflow.
How It Works
Step 1 - Capture Intent
Extract:
- The task the skill should perform.
- The trigger conditions for using it.
- The domain, tools, frameworks, or data sources involved.
- Three to five search keywords plus useful synonyms.
Step 2 - Search Local Sources
Search installed and marketplace skill names first. Local sources are preferred because they are already part of the user's environment.
find ~/.claude/skills -maxdepth 2 -name SKILL.md 2>/dev/null | grep -iE "keyword|synonym"
find ~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces -path '*/skills/*/SKILL.md' 2>/dev/null | grep -iE "keyword|synonym"
Then search frontmatter descriptions:
grep -RilE "keyword|synonym" ~/.claude/skills ~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces 2>/dev/null
Step 3 - Search Remote Sources
Use available GitHub and web search tools. Prefer concise queries:
gh search repos "claude code skill keyword" --limit 10 --sort stars
gh search code "name: keyword" --filename SKILL.md --limit 10
For web search, use at most three targeted queries such as:
"claude code skill" keyword
"SKILL.md" keyword
"everything-claude-code" keyword
Step 4 - Vet External Matches
Before recommending any external skill for adoption or forking:
- Read the
SKILL.mdfrontmatter and instructions. - Look for unexpected shell commands, file writes, network calls, credential handling, or package installs.
- Check whether the repository appears maintained.
- Prefer copying into a fresh local branch and reviewing the diff over editing marketplace originals.
Step 5 - Rank Results
Rank candidates by:
- Exact keyword match in the skill name.
- Keyword or synonym match in description.
- Local installed or marketplace source.
- Maintained GitHub source with recent activity.
- Web-only mention.
Cap the final list at 10 results.
Step 6 - Present Decision Options
Give the user a short table:
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Use existing | Invoke or install a matching skill as-is. |
| Fork or extend | Copy the closest skill and modify it. |
| Create fresh | Build a new skill after confirming no close match exists. |
Only create a new skill after the user chooses that path or after the search finds no close match.
Examples
Result Table
| # | Skill | Source | Why it matches | Gap |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | article-writing | Local ECC | Drafts articles and guides | Not focused on release notes |
| 2 | content-engine | Local ECC | Multi-format content workflow | Heavier than needed |
| 3 | blog-writer | GitHub | Blog writing skill with recent commits | Needs security review |
User-Facing Summary
I found two close local matches and one external candidate. The closest fit is
`article-writing`; it covers drafting and revision, but it does not include the
release-note checklist you asked for. I can either use it as-is, fork it into a
release-note variant, or create a fresh skill.
Anti-Patterns
- Do not jump directly to new skill creation when a search is reasonable.
- Do not install external skills without reading them first.
- Do not present a long unranked list of weak matches.
- Do not treat web-only mentions as trusted sources.
- Do not edit installed marketplace originals in place.
Related
search-first- General search-before-building workflow.skill-stocktake- Audit installed skills for health, duplicates, and gaps.agent-sort- Categorize and organize existing agents and skills.
Decide Fit First
Design Intent
How To Use It
Boundaries And Review