Skill Authoring & TDD Documentation FAQs

Question 1

How do I optimize skills for Claude's search?

Accepted Answer

Use 'Use when...' descriptions that focus on specific triggers, symptoms, and situations, making it easy for Claude to determine if a skill should be loaded for the current task.

Question 2

What are pressure scenarios in this context?

Accepted Answer

Pressure scenarios are specific test cases or prompts given to subagents to see if they violate desired rules, acting as a baseline to measure the skill's effectiveness.

Question 3

Why use TDD for writing documentation?

Accepted Answer

Applying TDD ensures that a skill actually solves a problem. By watching an agent fail without the skill, you prove the documentation provides the necessary guidance to fix the behavior.

Question 4

What is a Claude Code Skill?

Accepted Answer

A skill is a specialized reference guide containing techniques, patterns, or tools that enhance Claude's behavior and decision-making for specific tasks.

Question 5

What is the 'Iron Law' of skill creation?

Accepted Answer

The Iron Law states: 'No skill without a failing test first.' You must never create or edit a skill without first documenting a scenario where the agent fails to perform correctly.

Skill Authoring & TDD Documentation

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Skill Authoring & TDD Documentation

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Use Cases