How does this skill handle 'Red Flags'?

It identifies common cognitive biases, such as thinking a task is 'too simple' or 'just a question,' and forces the AI to recognize these as triggers to stop and check for a skill instead.

Why does this skill prioritize process skills over implementation skills?

Process skills (like brainstorming or debugging) determine the 'how' and 'why' of a task, which must be established before implementation skills guide the actual execution.

Does this skill work with any repository?

Yes, it is designed to be a meta-skill that manages how Claude interacts with any domain-specific skills found within a Knowledge Base or codebase.

What is the primary rule of the Skill-First Protocol?

The core rule is to check for and invoke applicable skills before providing any response, including clarifying questions, if there is even a 1% chance a skill applies.

Skill-First Protocol

Name: Skill-First Protocol
Author: pur3v4d3r

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Productivity & Workflow

Enforces a disciplined workflow by requiring skill verification and invocation before any agent response or action.

About

The Skill-First Protocol acts as a foundational meta-skill for Claude Code, ensuring that domain-specific expertise and best practices are never bypassed. It mandates a 'skill-first' check for every user interaction—even for clarifying questions—to prevent the AI from taking undisciplined shortcuts. By utilizing a structured decision-making flow and a 'Red Flag' detection system, this skill transforms Claude into a highly methodical assistant that prioritizes repository-specific knowledge over generic responses.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Hierarchical prioritization for process and implementation skills
Integration-ready TodoWrite conversion for skill execution
Mandatory pre-response skill verification logic
Automated 'Red Flag' detection to prevent protocol bypassing
Structured workflow for announcing and applying skill-based checklists

Use Cases

Maintaining consistency across collaborative repositories with shared skillsets
Initializing complex coding tasks with guaranteed adherence to local patterns
Preventing 'hallucinated shortcuts' during debugging or architectural planning

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Hierarchical prioritization for process and implementation skills
Integration-ready TodoWrite conversion for skill execution
Mandatory pre-response skill verification logic
Automated 'Red Flag' detection to prevent protocol bypassing
Structured workflow for announcing and applying skill-based checklists

Use Cases

Maintaining consistency across collaborative repositories with shared skillsets
Initializing complex coding tasks with guaranteed adherence to local patterns
Preventing 'hallucinated shortcuts' during debugging or architectural planning