Claude Skill Architect FAQs

Question 1

Why is progressive disclosure important for skill design?

Accepted Answer

Progressive disclosure ensures that Claude only loads detailed information when it's actually needed, which preserves the context window and prevents performance degradation during long conversations.

Question 2

What is a Claude Code Skill?

Accepted Answer

A Claude Code Skill is a modular, self-contained package that extends Claude's capabilities by providing specialized knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations for specific tasks.

Question 3

How do I audit an existing skill for quality?

Accepted Answer

Use this skill to review your YAML frontmatter, check for redundant information in SKILL.md, and ensure that large documentation sets are moved to the references folder.

Question 4

When should I use a script instead of text instructions?

Accepted Answer

You should use scripts for tasks that require deterministic reliability or are repeatedly rewritten, as they are more token-efficient and provide more consistent results than text instructions.

Question 5

What is the anatomy of a standard Claude Skill?

Accepted Answer

A standard skill requires a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter and can optionally include directories for scripts (code), references (documentation), and assets (output templates).

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