Agent Skills
Agent Skills are modular packages that extend Claude's capabilities with specialized domain knowledge, following Anthropic's Agent Skills Specification. This plugin ecosystem includes 129 specialized skills across 27 plugins, enabling progressive disclosure and efficient token usage.
Overview
Skills provide Claude with deep expertise in specific domains without loading everything into context upfront. Each skill includes:
- YAML Frontmatter: Name and activation criteria
- Progressive Disclosure: Metadata → Instructions → Resources
- Activation Triggers: Clear "Use when" clauses for automatic invocation
Skills by Plugin
Kubernetes Operations (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| k8s-manifest-generator |
Create production-ready Kubernetes manifests for Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets following best practices |
| helm-chart-scaffolding |
Design, organize, and manage Helm charts for templating and packaging Kubernetes applications |
| gitops-workflow |
Implement GitOps workflows with ArgoCD and Flux for automated, declarative deployments |
| k8s-security-policies |
Implement Kubernetes security policies including NetworkPolicy, PodSecurityPolicy, and RBAC |
LLM Application Development (8 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| langchain-architecture |
Design LLM applications using LangChain framework with agents, memory, and tool integration |
| prompt-engineering-patterns |
Master advanced prompt engineering techniques for LLM performance and reliability |
| rag-implementation |
Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems with vector databases and semantic search |
| llm-evaluation |
Implement comprehensive evaluation strategies with automated metrics and benchmarking |
| embedding-strategies |
Design embedding pipelines for text, images, and multimodal content with optimal chunking |
| similarity-search-patterns |
Implement efficient similarity search with ANN algorithms and distance metrics |
| vector-index-tuning |
Optimize vector index performance with HNSW, IVF, and hybrid configurations |
| hybrid-search-implementation |
Combine vector and keyword search for improved retrieval accuracy |
Backend Development (9 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| api-design-principles |
Master REST and GraphQL API design for intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs |
| architecture-patterns |
Implement Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design |
| microservices-patterns |
Design microservices with service boundaries, event-driven communication, and resilience |
| workflow-orchestration-patterns |
Design durable workflows with Temporal for distributed systems, saga patterns, and state management |
| temporal-python-testing |
Test Temporal workflows with pytest, time-skipping, and mocking strategies for comprehensive coverage |
| event-store-design |
Design event stores with optimized schemas, snapshots, and stream partitioning |
| cqrs-implementation |
Implement CQRS with separate read/write models and eventual consistency patterns |
| projection-patterns |
Build efficient projections from event streams for read-optimized views |
| saga-orchestration |
Design distributed sagas with compensation logic and failure handling |
Developer Essentials (11 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| git-advanced-workflows |
Master advanced Git workflows including rebasing, cherry-picking, bisect, worktrees, and reflog |
| sql-optimization-patterns |
Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, and EXPLAIN analysis for database performance |
| error-handling-patterns |
Implement robust error handling with exceptions, Result types, and graceful degradation |
| code-review-excellence |
Provide effective code reviews with constructive feedback and systematic analysis |
| e2e-testing-patterns |
Build reliable E2E test suites with Playwright and Cypress for critical user workflows |
| auth-implementation-patterns |
Implement authentication and authorization with JWT, OAuth2, sessions, and RBAC |
| debugging-strategies |
Master systematic debugging techniques, profiling tools, and root cause analysis |
| monorepo-management |
Manage monorepos with Turborepo, Nx, and pnpm workspaces for scalable multi-package projects |
| nx-workspace-patterns |
Configure Nx workspaces with computation caching and affected commands |
| turborepo-caching |
Optimize Turborepo builds with remote caching and pipeline configuration |
| bazel-build-optimization |
Design Bazel builds with hermetic actions and remote execution |
Blockchain & Web3 (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| defi-protocol-templates |
Implement DeFi protocols with templates for staking, AMMs, governance, and lending |
| nft-standards |
Implement NFT standards (ERC-721, ERC-1155) with metadata and marketplace integration |
| solidity-security |
Master smart contract security to prevent vulnerabilities and implement secure patterns |
| web3-testing |
Test smart contracts using Hardhat and Foundry with unit tests and mainnet forking |
CI/CD Automation (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| deployment-pipeline-design |
Design multi-stage CI/CD pipelines with approval gates and security checks |
| github-actions-templates |
Create production-ready GitHub Actions workflows for testing, building, and deploying |
| gitlab-ci-patterns |
Build GitLab CI/CD pipelines with multi-stage workflows and distributed runners |
| secrets-management |
Implement secure secrets management using Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or native solutions |
Cloud Infrastructure (8 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| terraform-module-library |
Build reusable Terraform modules for AWS, Azure, and GCP infrastructure |
| multi-cloud-architecture |
Design multi-cloud architectures avoiding vendor lock-in |
| hybrid-cloud-networking |
Configure secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud platforms |
| cost-optimization |
Optimize cloud costs through rightsizing, tagging, and reserved instances |
| istio-traffic-management |
Configure Istio traffic routing, load balancing, and canary deployments |
| linkerd-patterns |
Implement Linkerd service mesh with automatic mTLS and traffic splitting |
| mtls-configuration |
Design zero-trust mTLS architectures with certificate management |
| service-mesh-observability |
Build comprehensive observability with distributed tracing and metrics |
Framework Migration (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| react-modernization |
Upgrade React apps, migrate to hooks, and adopt concurrent features |
| angular-migration |
Migrate from AngularJS to Angular using hybrid mode and incremental rewriting |
| database-migration |
Execute database migrations with zero-downtime strategies and transformations |
| dependency-upgrade |
Manage major dependency upgrades with compatibility analysis and testing |
Observability & Monitoring (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| prometheus-configuration |
Set up Prometheus for comprehensive metric collection and monitoring |
| grafana-dashboards |
Create production Grafana dashboards for real-time system visualization |
| distributed-tracing |
Implement distributed tracing with Jaeger and Tempo to track requests |
| slo-implementation |
Define SLIs and SLOs with error budgets and alerting |
Payment Processing (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| stripe-integration |
Implement Stripe payment processing for checkout, subscriptions, and webhooks |
| paypal-integration |
Integrate PayPal payment processing with express checkout and subscriptions |
| pci-compliance |
Implement PCI DSS compliance for secure payment card data handling |
| billing-automation |
Build automated billing systems for recurring payments and invoicing |
Python Development (5 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| async-python-patterns |
Master Python asyncio, concurrent programming, and async/await patterns |
| python-testing-patterns |
Implement comprehensive testing with pytest, fixtures, and mocking |
| python-packaging |
Create distributable Python packages with proper structure and PyPI publishing |
| python-performance-optimization |
Profile and optimize Python code using cProfile and performance best practices |
| uv-package-manager |
Master the uv package manager for fast dependency management and virtual environments |
JavaScript/TypeScript (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| typescript-advanced-types |
Master TypeScript's advanced type system including generics and conditional types |
| nodejs-backend-patterns |
Build production-ready Node.js services with Express/Fastify and best practices |
| javascript-testing-patterns |
Implement comprehensive testing with Jest, Vitest, and Testing Library |
| modern-javascript-patterns |
Master ES6+ features including async/await, destructuring, and functional programming |
API Scaffolding (1 skill)
| Skill |
Description |
| fastapi-templates |
Create production-ready FastAPI projects with async patterns and error handling |
Machine Learning Operations (1 skill)
| Skill |
Description |
| ml-pipeline-workflow |
Build end-to-end MLOps pipelines from data preparation through deployment |
Security Scanning (5 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| sast-configuration |
Configure Static Application Security Testing tools for vulnerability detection |
| stride-analysis-patterns |
Apply STRIDE methodology to identify spoofing, tampering, and other threats |
| attack-tree-construction |
Build attack trees mapping threat scenarios to vulnerabilities |
| security-requirement-extraction |
Derive security requirements from threat models with acceptance criteria |
| threat-mitigation-mapping |
Map threats to mitigations with prioritized remediation plans |
Accessibility Compliance (2 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| wcag-audit-patterns |
Conduct WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits with automated and manual testing |
| screen-reader-testing |
Test screen reader compatibility across NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver |
Business Analytics (2 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| kpi-dashboard-design |
Design executive dashboards with actionable KPIs and drill-down capabilities |
| data-storytelling |
Transform data insights into compelling narratives for stakeholders |
Data Engineering (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| spark-optimization |
Optimize Apache Spark jobs with partitioning, caching, and broadcast joins |
| dbt-transformation-patterns |
Build dbt models with incremental strategies and testing |
| airflow-dag-patterns |
Design Airflow DAGs with proper dependencies and error handling |
| data-quality-frameworks |
Implement data quality checks with Great Expectations and custom validators |
Documentation Generation (3 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| openapi-spec-generation |
Generate OpenAPI 3.1 specifications from code with complete schemas |
| changelog-automation |
Automate changelog generation from conventional commits |
| architecture-decision-records |
Write ADRs documenting architectural decisions and trade-offs |
Frontend Mobile Development (4 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| react-state-management |
Implement state management with Zustand, Jotai, and React Query |
| nextjs-app-router-patterns |
Build Next.js 14+ apps with App Router, RSC, and streaming |
| tailwind-design-system |
Create design systems with Tailwind CSS and component libraries |
| react-native-architecture |
Architect React Native apps with navigation and native modules |
UI Design (9 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| design-system-patterns |
Build scalable design systems with tokens, components, and theming |
| accessibility-compliance |
Implement WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance with proper ARIA and keyboard nav |
| responsive-design |
Create fluid layouts with CSS Grid, Flexbox, and container queries |
| mobile-ios-design |
Design iOS apps following Human Interface Guidelines |
| mobile-android-design |
Design Android apps following Material Design 3 guidelines |
| react-native-design |
Cross-platform design patterns for React Native applications |
| web-component-design |
Build accessible, reusable web components with Shadow DOM |
| interaction-design |
Create micro-interactions, animations, and gesture-based interfaces |
| visual-design-foundations |
Apply typography, color theory, spacing, and visual hierarchy |
Game Development (2 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| unity-ecs-patterns |
Implement Unity ECS for high-performance game systems |
| godot-gdscript-patterns |
Build Godot games with GDScript best practices and scene composition |
HR Legal Compliance (2 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| gdpr-data-handling |
Implement GDPR-compliant data processing with consent management |
| employment-contract-templates |
Generate employment contracts with jurisdiction-specific clauses |
Incident Response (3 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| postmortem-writing |
Write blameless postmortems with root cause analysis and action items |
| incident-runbook-templates |
Create runbooks for common incident scenarios with escalation paths |
| on-call-handoff-patterns |
Design on-call handoffs with context preservation and alert routing |
Quantitative Trading (2 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| backtesting-frameworks |
Build backtesting systems with realistic slippage and transaction costs |
| risk-metrics-calculation |
Calculate VaR, Sharpe ratio, and drawdown metrics for portfolios |
Systems Programming (3 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| rust-async-patterns |
Implement async Rust with Tokio, futures, and proper error handling |
| go-concurrency-patterns |
Design Go concurrency with channels, worker pools, and context cancellation |
| memory-safety-patterns |
Write memory-safe code with ownership, bounds checking, and sanitizers |
Conductor - Project Management (3 skills)
| Skill |
Description |
| context-driven-development |
Apply Context-Driven Development methodology with product context, specifications, and phased planning |
| track-management |
Manage development tracks for features, bugs, chores, and refactors with specs and implementation plans |
| workflow-patterns |
Implement TDD workflows, commit strategies, and verification checkpoints for systematic development |
How Skills Work
Activation
Skills are automatically activated when Claude detects matching patterns in your request:
Progressive Disclosure
Skills use a three-tier architecture for token efficiency:
- Metadata (Frontmatter): Name and activation criteria (always loaded)
- Instructions: Core guidance and patterns (loaded when activated)
- Resources: Examples and templates (loaded on demand)
Integration with Agents
Skills work alongside agents to provide deep domain expertise:
- Agents: High-level reasoning and orchestration
- Skills: Specialized knowledge and implementation patterns
Example workflow:
Specification Compliance
All 107 skills follow the Agent Skills Specification:
- ✓ Required
name field (hyphen-case)
- ✓ Required
description field with "Use when" clause
- ✓ Descriptions under 1024 characters
- ✓ Complete, non-truncated descriptions
- ✓ Proper YAML frontmatter formatting
Creating New Skills
To add a skill to a plugin:
- Create
plugins/{plugin-name}/skills/{skill-name}/SKILL.md
- Add YAML frontmatter:
- Write comprehensive skill content using progressive disclosure
- Add skill path to
marketplace.json:
Skill Structure
Benefits
- Token Efficiency: Load only relevant knowledge when needed
- Specialized Expertise: Deep domain knowledge without bloat
- Clear Activation: Explicit triggers prevent unwanted invocation
- Composability: Mix and match skills across workflows
- Maintainability: Isolated updates don't affect other skills
Resources