Skill Authoring and Documentation TDD FAQs

Question 1

What is Claude Search Optimization (CSO)?

Accepted Answer

CSO is a technique for writing skill descriptions that focus on 'triggering conditions' rather than workflow summaries, ensuring Claude loads the skill when needed but still reads the full content.

Question 2

What is a Claude Code Skill?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How do I keep my Claude skills token-efficient?

Accepted Answer

Keep descriptions under 500 characters, move detailed flag documentation to tool help commands, use cross-references instead of repeating instructions, and target word counts under 200 for frequently used skills.

Question 4

What should be included in a SKILL.md file?

Accepted Answer

A standard SKILL.md includes YAML frontmatter, an overview, 'When to Use' triggers, core patterns with code examples, common mistakes, and optional flowcharts for complex decisions.

Question 5

Why apply TDD to writing skills?

Accepted Answer

Applying TDD ensures that a skill is necessary and effective. By documenting a failure scenario before writing the skill, you prove that the documentation actually fixes a specific behavioral gap in the AI.

Skill Authoring and Documentation TDD

Skill Authoring and Documentation TDD

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