Can this skill be used for simple clarifying questions?

Yes, the protocol mandates checking for skills before any response, including clarifications, to ensure the right context is established immediately.

How does this skill handle multiple applicable skills?

It provides a clear priority system where process-oriented skills (like debugging or brainstorming) are invoked before implementation-specific skills.

Why does this skill insist on a '1% chance' rule?

The rule minimizes human (or AI) error by forcing a check whenever a skill might be relevant, ensuring that complex tasks aren't treated as overly simple ones.

Does this skill work in different environments?

While optimized for Claude Code using the Skill tool, the principles of disciplined invocation can be adapted to any environment where specialized skills are available.

What is the primary purpose of the Skill Invocation Protocol?

It ensures that Claude identifies and uses specialized domain-specific skills before starting any task, preventing undisciplined or manual execution.

Skill Invocation Protocol

Name: Skill Invocation Protocol
Author: lastdays03

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Productivity & Workflow

Enforces a mandatory workflow for identifying and invoking specialized skills before performing any development task.

The Skill Invocation Protocol is a foundational meta-skill designed to maximize Claude's efficiency by mandating a rigorous check for specialized tools before any action is taken. It establishes a 'skill-first' mindset, requiring the invocation of relevant skills even when there is only a marginal chance of applicability. By providing a structured flowchart for tool usage, checklist creation through TodoWrite, and clear priority rankings for process and implementation skills, it ensures that domain-specific best practices are never bypassed for the sake of speed.

Key Features

01Hierarchical skill prioritization for complex multi-stage tasks

02Strict anti-rationalization guardrails to prevent skipping workflows

03Visual flowchart logic for disciplined tool invocation

04Mandatory skill discovery check before responding to any prompt

05Automated checklist generation for skill-specific requirements

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Use Cases

01Establishing a standardized workflow at the start of a coding session

02Maintaining development discipline during high-pressure debugging

03Ensuring specialized domain knowledge is applied to complex refactoring

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add lastdays03/flask_template using-superpowers

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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