claude-automation-recommender
Analyze a codebase and recommend Claude Code automations (hooks, subagents, skills, plugins, MCP servers). Use when user asks for automation recommendations, wants to optimize their Claude Code setup, mentions improving Claude Code workflows, asks how to first set up Claude Code for a project, or wants to know what Claude Code features they should use.
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About claude-automation-recommender
The claude-automation-recommender skill analyzes an existing codebase and provides tailored recommendations for improving Claude Code workflows through automation and extensibility features. It is designed to help developers identify the most valuable automation opportunities based on the structure, frameworks, dependencies, and tooling already present in a project. Rather than modifying files or configuring automations directly, the skill performs a read-only assessment of the repository and produces actionable recommendations for hooks, subagents, skills, plugins, and MCP servers. This helps teams avoid manual trial-and-error when setting up Claude Code for a new or existing project.
The skill works by inspecting common project indicators such as package manifests, framework dependencies, testing tools, database integrations, CI/CD configurations, and documentation patterns. It detects technologies like React, Next.js, Express, FastAPI, Django, Prisma, Supabase, Playwright, and Stripe integrations to recommend compatible Claude Code automations. Recommendations are prioritized to avoid overwhelming users, typically surfacing the top one or two options per category. The skill can also narrow its output when users request recommendations for a specific automation type, such as MCP servers or hooks. In addition, it evaluates existing Claude Code configuration files to provide context-aware suggestions.
This skill is intended for developers, engineering teams, and technical leads who want to optimize their Claude Code setup, improve development workflows, or discover automation opportunities within a codebase. It is especially useful during project onboarding, architecture reviews, workflow standardization, or when scaling engineering productivity. Teams working with frontend frameworks, backend APIs, databases, automated testing, or cloud infrastructure can use the generated recommendations to build more efficient and maintainable Claude Code environments.
FAQ
What does the claude-automation-recommender skill do?
It analyzes a codebase and recommends Claude Code automations such as hooks, subagents, skills, plugins, and MCP servers based on the technologies and patterns detected in the project.
Does this skill modify my project files or Claude configuration?
No. The skill is strictly read-only. It only analyzes the repository and outputs recommendations without creating or editing files.
What types of projects are supported?
The skill supports projects that expose common development indicators such as package manifests, dependency files, source directories, testing configurations, or Claude Code configuration files. It is applicable to frontend, backend, API, database, and infrastructure-oriented projects.
Can I request recommendations for only one automation category?
Yes. If you ask for a specific category such as MCP servers, hooks, or subagents, the skill focuses on that category and provides a broader set of recommendations for it.
What information does the skill use to generate recommendations?
The skill analyzes project structure, framework dependencies, testing tools, databases, CI/CD configurations, issue tracking references, and documentation patterns to determine the most relevant automation suggestions.
Install claude-automation-recommender
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
anthropics/claude-plugins-official