writing-skills
Use when creating new skills, editing existing skills, or verifying skills work before deployment
Security Assessment
About writing-skills
The 'writing-skills' skill is an adaptation of Test-Driven Development (TDD) specifically for creating and editing documentation. It applies the same iterative cycle—RED-GREEN-REFACTOR—commonly used in software development to process documentation tasks. By writing test cases (pressure scenarios with subagents) and observing them fail before developing the skill, it ensures that the resulting documentation addresses actual agent compliance needs rather than theoretical situations. This approach allows users to verify agent compliance and document skills in a structured, reliable manner.
The skill is designed for those who are developing new skills, editing existing ones, or verifying skills before deployment. It works by creating pressure scenarios, observing baseline behaviors, and refining the documentation to close any gaps in agent behavior. The TDD cycle is crucial here: users must witness the agent's failure without the skill, write the skill to address these violations, and then verify compliance. Refactoring ensures the skill remains adaptable and effective over time, especially as new rationalizations or edge cases arise.
Target users include developers, skill authors, and technical documentation specialists who want to apply test-driven principles to documentation. The skill is particularly valuable for creating reusable, maintainable documentation for skills that will be deployed across multiple projects or instances, ensuring both agent compliance and clarity in documentation.
FAQ
What is the main purpose of the writing-skills skill?
The primary purpose of the writing-skills skill is to apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to the creation and editing of process documentation, ensuring that the documentation is based on actual agent behavior and compliance.
What kind of users would benefit most from this skill?
Developers, technical writers, and skill authors will find this skill most useful, especially those who are looking to ensure the correctness and adaptability of their documentation through a test-driven approach.
Are there any prerequisites for using the writing-skills skill?
Yes, users must have a basic understanding of the 'superpowers:test-driven-development' skill, as it defines the core TDD cycle (RED-GREEN-REFACTOR) that the writing-skills skill adapts for documentation purposes.
Can this skill be used for one-off solutions or project-specific documentation?
No, the writing-skills skill is intended for techniques and patterns that apply broadly and are reusable across projects. It should not be used for one-off or project-specific documentation, which should be documented elsewhere (e.g., in a project-specific CLAUDE.md file).
What file structure is required for using this skill?
The skill should follow a specific directory structure, with each skill placed in its own folder under the 'skills' directory. Each skill must include a SKILL.md file, and additional supporting files may be added if needed (e.g., scripts, templates).
Install writing-skills
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
Trevoke/org-gtd.el