AI Skill Authoring & TDD FAQs

Question 1

Why shouldn't I summarize the skill workflow in the description?

Accepted Answer

Summarizing the workflow in the description can cause Claude to take a shortcut and follow the brief summary instead of reading the full, detailed instructions in the skill body.

Question 2

How can I keep my skills token-efficient?

Accepted Answer

Focus on keeping frequently-loaded skills under 200 words by moving heavy references to external files, using cross-references, and providing only one high-quality code example.

Question 3

How does Claude Search Optimization (CSO) work?

Accepted Answer

CSO involves using 'Use when' triggers in descriptions, including specific error symptoms as keywords, and using active, verb-first names to help Claude find the right skill at the right time.

Question 4

What is a Claude Code Skill?

Accepted Answer

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized reference guide or capability that provides domain-specific guidance, patterns, and best practices to enhance Claude's behavior during development tasks.

Question 5

How do you apply TDD to writing documentation?

Accepted Answer

You identify a scenario where the AI currently fails or ignores a rule (Red), write the skill documentation to address it (Green), and then refine the documentation to close loopholes while maintaining compliance (Refactor).

AI Skill Authoring & TDD

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