backlog-md
Task tracking system for agents via Backlog.md CLI. Use when creating deferred issues during implementation, filing audit findings, working assigned tasks, or managing project work. Optimized for agent workflows: structured issue filing, priority/labeling system, and task completion tracking.
build-optimization
Build system optimization covering compilation, caching, incremental builds, and developer tooling. Use when improving build times, configuring CI pipelines, or designing developer tools.
canvas-design
Create beautiful visual art in .png and .pdf documents using design philosophy. Use when the user asks to create a poster, piece of art, design, or other static piece. Create original visual designs, never copying existing artists' work to avoid copyright violations.
codanna-codebase-intelligence
Use codanna MCP tools for semantic code search, call graphs, and impact analysis before grep/find.
code-explanation
Use when explaining code, concepts, or system behavior to a specific audience level - provides a structured explanation workflow with depth control and validation steps.
assumption-buster
Flip, remove, or exaggerate assumptions to unlock new solution angles.
brainstorming
Rapid ideation skill adapted from obra/superpowers to kick off cortex sessions. Use when defining scope, aligning on goals, or exploring solution space before coding.
concept-forge
Score concepts on impact/delight/effort and pick a 1-day spike.
executing-plans
Execution discipline that translates plans into tracked tasks with orchestration and verification loops. Use when driving a plan through cortex’s task system, coordinating workstreams across agents, or ensuring every plan item is tracked, executed, and verified.
idea-lab
Timeboxed divergent ideation that outputs ranked options plus day-one experiments.
mashup
Force-fit patterns from other domains to spark novel concepts.
pre-mortem
Imagine failure first to surface guardrails and feature mitigations.
writing-plans
Structured plan-writing skill adapted from obra/superpowers. Produces actionable plans that map directly to cortex workflows and tasks.
your-skill-name
Brief description of what this skill does and provides. Use when [clear trigger condition that indicates this skill should activate]. Keep under 200 words.
dev-workflows
Use when running builds, executing tests, or improving developer experience workflows - provides structured guidance for build/test execution and DX improvement.
evaluator-optimizer
Iterative refinement workflow for polishing code, documentation, or designs through systematic evaluation and improvement cycles. Use when refining drafts into production-grade quality.
event-driven-architecture
Event-driven architecture patterns with event sourcing, CQRS, and message-driven communication. Use when designing distributed systems, microservices communication, or systems requiring eventual consistency and scalability.
feature-implementation
Use when implementing a feature or multi-file code change - provides structured implementation flow with persona selection, validation, and testing guidance.
finishing-a-development-branch
Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work - guides completion of development work by presenting structured options for merge, PR, or cleanup
git-ops
Use when performing git operations or generating smart commit messages - provides safe git workflow guidance, validation checks, and conventional commit formatting.
github-actions-workflows
GitHub Actions workflow patterns for CI/CD including matrix builds, reusable workflows, secrets management, and caching strategies. Use when setting up or optimizing GitHub Actions pipelines.
gitops-workflows
GitOps workflows and patterns using ArgoCD and Flux for declarative Kubernetes deployments. Use when implementing CI/CD for Kubernetes, managing multi-environment deployments, or adopting declarative infrastructure practices.
helm-chart-patterns
Helm chart development patterns for packaging and deploying Kubernetes applications. Use when creating reusable Helm charts, managing multi-environment deployments, or building application catalogs for Kubernetes.
implementation-workflow
Use when turning PRDs or feature specs into actionable implementation workflows - provides structured task decomposition, dependency mapping, and validation gates.
incident-response
Incident triage, cascade prevention, and postmortem methodology. Use when handling production incidents, designing resilience patterns, or conducting chaos engineering exercises.
interaction-design
User flow design, micro-interactions, and interface behavior patterns with state management for all interaction conditions. Use when designing natural interactions, feedback systems, or handling error states.
internal-comms
A set of resources to help write all kinds of internal communications, using company-specific formats. Use when asked to write internal communications (status reports, leadership updates, 3P updates, company newsletters, FAQs, incident reports, project updates, etc.).
knowledge-synthesis
Extract insights from multi-agent interactions, identify patterns, and build collective intelligence through cross-agent learning and knowledge management. Use when synthesizing findings, building knowledge bases, or improving system-wide practices.
kubernetes-deployment-patterns
Kubernetes deployment strategies and workload patterns for production-grade applications. Use when deploying to Kubernetes, implementing rollout strategies, or designing cloud-native application architectures.
kubernetes-security-policies
Kubernetes security policies, RBAC, and Pod Security Standards for hardened cluster deployments. Use when implementing cluster security, defining network policies, or enforcing security compliance in Kubernetes environments.
legacy-modernization
Modernize legacy systems using proven migration patterns like strangler fig, feature flags, and incremental refactoring. Use when planning system migrations, modernizing monoliths, or managing technical debt.
mermaid-diagramming
Mermaid diagram creation covering flowcharts, sequence diagrams, ERDs, state machines, Gantt charts, and architecture views. Use when creating or updating technical diagrams in documentation.
microservices-patterns
Comprehensive microservices architecture patterns covering service decomposition, communication, data management, and resilience strategies. Use when designing distributed systems, breaking down monoliths, or implementing service-to-service communication.
multi-llm-consult
Consult external LLMs (Gemini, OpenAI/Codex, Qwen) for second opinions, alternative plans, independent reviews, or delegated tasks. Use when a user asks for another model's perspective, wants to compare answers, or requests delegating a subtask to Gemini/Codex/Qwen.
systematic-debugging
Use when encountering any bug, test failure, or unexpected behavior, before proposing fixes - four-phase framework (root cause investigation, pattern analysis, hypothesis testing, implementation) that ensures understanding before attempting solutions
task-orchestration
Use when coordinating complex tasks with orchestration, delegation, or parallel workstreams - provides structured workflows for orchestrate:brainstorm, orchestrate:spawn, and orchestrate:task.
template-skill
A template for creating new skills. Use when initializing a new skill to ensure proper structure and metadata.
terraform-best-practices
Terraform infrastructure-as-code best practices for scalable and maintainable cloud infrastructure. Use when writing Terraform modules, managing infrastructure state, or implementing infrastructure automation at scale.
test-generation
Use when generating tests for new or existing code to improve coverage - provides a structured workflow for analyzing code, creating tests, and validating coverage goals.
test-review
Review test quality and audit test coverage for any module. This skill should be used when reviewing existing tests, auditing test gaps, writing new tests, or when asked to assess test health. It pipelines testing standards into the audit workflow to produce a prioritized gap report. The output is a report, not code — do not write test implementations until the report is reviewed.
testing-anti-patterns
Use when writing or changing tests, adding mocks, or tempted to add test-only methods to production code - prevents testing mock behavior, production pollution with test-only methods, and mocking without understanding dependencies
testing-skills-with-subagents
Use when creating or editing skills, before deployment, to verify they work under pressure and resist rationalization - applies RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to process documentation by running baseline without skill, writing to address failures, iterating to close loopholes
threat-modeling-techniques
Threat modeling methodologies using STRIDE, attack trees, and risk assessment for proactive security analysis. Use when designing secure systems, conducting security reviews, or identifying potential attack vectors in applications.
token-efficiency
Compressed communication using symbols and abbreviations. Use when context is limited or brevity is needed.
tool-selection
Use when selecting between MCP tools based on task complexity and requirements - provides a structured selection workflow and decision rationale.
tutorial-design
Design and write hands-on tutorials with progressive disclosure, exercises, and troubleshooting sections. Use when creating learning content, workshops, or step-by-step guides.
typescript-advanced-patterns
Advanced TypeScript patterns for type-safe, maintainable code using sophisticated type system features. Use when building type-safe APIs, implementing complex domain models, or leveraging TypeScript's advanced type capabilities.
ui-design-aesthetics
Generates high-quality, non-generic UI designs with a focus on performance, progressive disclosure, and distinctive aesthetics.
using-git-worktrees
Use when starting feature work that needs isolation from current workspace or before executing implementation plans - creates isolated git worktrees with smart directory selection and safety verification
using-superpowers
Use when starting any conversation - establishes mandatory workflows for finding and using skills, including using Skill tool before announcing usage, following brainstorming before coding, and creating TodoWrite todos for checklists
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