How does the 10-Minute Test work?

It is a validation framework to ensure your tool idea is worth building by checking if the problem is frequent, manually solvable, and easily describable.

What is the Personal Tool Builder skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that assists developers in creating custom, personal tools to solve specific, real-world workflow pain points.

Can I use this skill to build tools for other people?

Yes, while it focuses on solving your own problems first (dogfooding), it includes patterns for distribution via npm, pip, and Homebrew for wider use.

What does 'local-first' mean in this context?

Local-first refers to building applications that work offline and store data directly on your machine using SQLite or JSON files, ensuring privacy and speed.

Which programming languages are supported for CLI tools?

The skill provides specific architectural patterns and boilerplate for both Python (using the Click library) and Node.js (using Commander and Chalk).

Personal Tool Builder

Name: Personal Tool Builder
Author: claudiodearaujo

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生产力与工作流

Streamlines the creation of custom CLI utilities and local-first applications using a scratch-your-own-itch methodology.

关于

The Personal Tool Builder skill is designed for developers who want to transform recurring manual tasks into efficient, automated tools. It provides expert guidance on rapid prototyping, local-first architecture, and the evolution of simple scripts into robust products. By focusing on immediate utility and dogfooding, this skill helps you build tools that solve your specific problems first, ensuring perfect product-market fit from day one. Whether you are building a Node.js CLI, a Python utility, or a lightweight desktop app, this skill provides the patterns and best practices needed to create sustainable personal software.

主要功能

Proven 'scratch-your-own-itch' development methodology
Local-first application patterns using SQLite and JSON storage
Guidelines for evolving simple scripts into distributable products
Rapid prototyping workflows for personal productivity
Standardized CLI architectures for Node.js (Commander) and Python (Click)
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使用场景

Developing internal developer utilities tailored to specific project workflows
Creating privacy-focused, offline-capable productivity applications
Automating repetitive manual tasks with custom terminal commands

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/sistema-de-narra-o-de-livro-front personal-tool-builder

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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