Why use a TDD approach for creating AI skills?

Using Test-Driven Development (TDD) ensures that the skill actually catches specific errors and follows instructions correctly by testing it against known failing cases before use.

Where should I store my Claude Code skills?

Skills should be organized and stored as markdown files within the .claude/skills/ directory of your repository for the agent to access them.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized capability, stored in markdown, that provides domain-specific guidance and implementation patterns to enhance Claude's behavior during coding tasks.

What does the REFACTOR step involve for a skill?

Refactoring a skill involves optimizing it for token usage, improving instructional clarity, and performing regression testing to ensure the skill still passes all previous test cases.

Claude Code Skill Creator

Name: Claude Code Skill Creator
Author: jack-michaud

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Productivity & Workflow

Standardizes the creation and documentation of reusable Claude Code skills using a rigorous test-driven development cycle.

About

This meta-skill provides a structured framework for developers to document and refine custom behaviors for Claude Code agents. By leveraging a specialized RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle, it ensures that every skill is validated through specific test cases and assertions before deployment. This approach minimizes prompt drift and scope creep, allowing for the creation of high-precision, domain-specific guidance that can be reused consistently across different projects and environments to improve agent reliability.

Key Features

Implements RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for prompt engineering
Enforces TDD principles with mandatory failing test cases
Includes standardized templates for skill documentation
Provides regression testing workflows to prevent scope creep
Facilitates token optimization and clarity through structured reviews
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Documenting team-specific coding standards for automated code reviews
Creating reusable workflow patterns for complex multi-step migrations
Building a library of domain-specific implementation patterns for new team members

About

Key Features

Implements RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for prompt engineering
Enforces TDD principles with mandatory failing test cases
Includes standardized templates for skill documentation
Provides regression testing workflows to prevent scope creep
Facilitates token optimization and clarity through structured reviews
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Documenting team-specific coding standards for automated code reviews
Creating reusable workflow patterns for complex multi-step migrations
Building a library of domain-specific implementation patterns for new team members