compliance-audit
Regulatory compliance auditing across GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO frameworks with automated evidence collection and gap analysis. Use when conducting compliance assessments, preparing for certifications, or implementing regulatory controls.
condition-based-waiting
Use when tests have race conditions, timing dependencies, or inconsistent pass/fail behavior - replaces arbitrary timeouts with condition polling to wait for actual state changes, eliminating flaky tests from timing guesses
constructive-dissent
Structured disagreement protocols that expose weaknesses, test assumptions, and generate alternatives. Use when stress-testing proposals, playing devil's advocate, challenging architectural decisions, or auditing assumptions before finalizing plans.
cortex-skills-loop
Drives the cortex skills recommend-feedback-rate loop. Use when a context change occurs (new file types, domain shift, task pivot) or when a task completes and skill effectiveness should be recorded.
cqrs-event-sourcing
CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns for scalable, auditable systems with separated read/write models. Use when building audit-required systems, implementing temporal queries, or designing high-scale applications with complex domain logic.
database-design-patterns
Database schema design patterns and optimization strategies for relational and NoSQL databases. Use when designing database schemas, optimizing query performance, or implementing data persistence layers at scale.
defense-in-depth
Use when invalid data causes failures deep in execution, requiring validation at multiple system layers - validates at every layer data passes through to make bugs structurally impossible
design-system-architecture
Build scalable design systems with design tokens, component APIs, and documentation. Use when creating or evolving component libraries.
dev-workflows
Use when running builds, executing tests, or improving developer experience workflows - provides structured guidance for build/test execution and DX improvement.
development-estimation
Use when estimating time, effort, or complexity for features or projects - provides structured estimation workflows with breakdowns, risks, and confidence intervals.
dispatching-parallel-agents
Use when facing 3+ independent failures that can be investigated without shared state or dependencies - dispatches multiple Claude agents to investigate and fix independent problems concurrently
doc-architecture-review
Evaluate documentation information architecture: navigation paths, discoverability, progressive disclosure, cross-linking, and mental model alignment. This skill should be used when restructuring docs, adding new sections, or when users report difficulty finding information.
doc-claim-validator
Validate that claims in documentation match codebase reality. Extracts verifiable assertions (file paths, commands, function references, behavioral claims, dependencies) from markdown docs and checks them against the actual project. Use after code changes, before releases, or when docs feel untrustworthy.
doc-completeness-audit
Audit documentation completeness by mapping what a doc set should cover against what it actually covers. Produces a prioritized gap report by topic, not just by file. This skill should be used after shipping features, before releases, or when users report missing documentation.
doc-health-audit
Orchestrate a full documentation health audit across five dimensions: structural health, semantic accuracy, topic completeness, prose quality, and information architecture. Runs each phase in dependency order with phase gating. This skill should be used for pre-release audits, periodic health checks, or comprehensive documentation assessments.
doc-maintenance
Systematic documentation audit and maintenance. This skill should be used when documentation may be stale, missing, or misorganized โ after feature work, refactors, dependency upgrades, or as a periodic health check. It prescribes folder structure for docs/ and manual/, dispatches haiku subagents for codebase/doc scanning, and routes doc creation to specialized agents (reference-builder, technical-writer, learning-guide) with docs-architect as quality gate.
doc-quality-review
Assess documentation quality across readability, consistency, audience fit, and prose clarity. Produces a scored review with actionable findings. This skill should be used before releases, during doc reviews, or when documentation feels unclear or inconsistent.
documentation-production
Use when generating, updating, or organizing documentation (component/API docs, project indexes, diagrams, tutorials, learning paths) - provides structured workflows and references for docs generation, indexing, diagrams, and teaching.
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.
multi-perspective-analysis
Adopt multiple expert personas sequentially for complex problem analysis from diverse perspectives. Single-agent only โ do NOT spawn sub-agents.
openapi-specification
OpenAPI 3.x specification design, schema patterns, and validation for REST API contracts. Use when creating or maintaining API specifications, generating documentation, or validating API contracts.
owasp-top-10
OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities with detection and remediation patterns. Use when conducting security audits, implementing secure coding practices, or reviewing code for common security vulnerabilities.
product-strategy
Product vision, roadmap development, and go-to-market execution with structured prioritization frameworks. Use when evaluating features, planning product direction, or assessing market fit.
prompt-engineering
Optimize prompts for LLMs and AI systems with structured techniques, evaluation patterns, and synthetic test data generation. Use when building AI features, improving agent performance, or crafting system prompts.
python-performance-optimization
Python performance optimization patterns using profiling, algorithmic improvements, and acceleration techniques. Use when optimizing slow Python code, reducing memory usage, or improving application throughput and latency.
python-testing-patterns
Python testing patterns and best practices using pytest, mocking, and property-based testing. Use when writing unit tests, integration tests, or implementing test-driven development in Python projects.
quality-audit
Meta-skill for auditing and validating skill quality. Use when reviewing skills for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and adherence to standards. Provides structured rubrics, scoring frameworks, and actionable recommendations.
react-performance-optimization
React performance optimization patterns using memoization, code splitting, and efficient rendering strategies. Use when optimizing slow React applications, reducing bundle size, or improving user experience with large datasets.
reasoning-controls
Use when adjusting reasoning depth, budgets, or metrics visibility - provides guidance for selecting and applying reasoning controls safely.
reference-documentation
Create exhaustive technical references, API documentation, and searchable reference materials. Use when building API docs, configuration references, or complete technical specifications.
release-prep
Use when preparing a production release or release candidate - provides a checklist-driven workflow for validation, versioning, build optimization, documentation updates, and deployment readiness.
repo-cleanup
Use when a repository needs cleanup of dead code, build artifacts, unused dependencies, outdated docs, or stale tests - provides safe cleanup workflows, validation steps, and reporting templates for code, deps, docs, tests, and sprint archives.
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