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idea-honing

Clarify feature ideas through iterative Q&A, recording insights to guide concept development

ideationfeature-specificationiterative-exploration
cbgbt
cbgbt
34

spec

Interview-driven specification development. Use when starting a new project, after context compaction, when SPEC.md is missing or stale, or when the user needs to clarify project architecture. Triggers on "spec", "interview me", "what are we building", or when substantial work is requested without clear requirements.

specification-documentsfeature-specificationrequirements-gatheringarchitecture
Infatoshi
Infatoshi
3

prompt-engineering

Designs and optimizes prompts for large language models to achieve better, more consistent outputs. Trigger keywords: prompt, LLM, GPT, Claude, prompt engineering, AI prompts, few-shot, chain of thought.

prompt-engineeringlarge-language-modelsfew-shot-promptingchain-of-thought
cosmix
cosmix
3

test-strategy

Comprehensive test strategy guidance including test pyramid design, coverage goals, test categorization, CI/CD integration, and risk-based prioritization. Use when planning testing approaches, setting up test infrastructure, or optimizing test suites. Trigger keywords: test strategy, test pyramid, coverage goals, what to test, test organization, CI/CD testing, test prioritization, testing approach.

test-strategytest-pyramidcoverage-goalsci-cd
cosmix
cosmix
3

test-driven-development

Use when implementing any feature or bugfix, before writing implementation code

test-driven-developmenttest-first-developmentunit-testingsoftware-development-process
dot-do
dot-do
3

brainstorming

You MUST use this before any creative work - creating features, building components, adding functionality, or modifying behavior. Explores user intent, requirements and design before implementation.

requirements-gatheringfeature-specificationideation
dot-do
dot-do
3

websearch-deep

ChatGPT-style deep research strategy with problem decomposition, multi-query generation (3-5 variations per sub-question), evidence synthesis with source ranking, numbered citations, and iterative refinement. Use for complex architecture decisions, multi-domain synthesis, strategic comparisons, technology selection. Keywords: architecture, integration, best practices, strategy, recommendations, comparison.

research-methodologyweb-searchbest-practicesmulti-query-generation
thomasholknielsen
thomasholknielsen
41

prompt-optimizer

This skill should be used when users request help optimizing, improving, or refining their prompts or instructions for AI models. Use this skill when users provide vague, unclear, or poorly structured prompts and need assistance transforming them into clear, effective, and well-structured instructions that AI models can better understand and execute. This skill applies comprehensive prompt engineering best practices to enhance prompt quality, clarity, and effectiveness.

prompt-engineeringprompt-refinementclarity-adjustmentconciseness
hikanner
hikanner
92

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

root-cause-analysishypothesis-testingdebuggingpattern-analysis
mosif16
mosif16
5

brainstorming

Use when creating or developing, before writing code or implementation plans - refines rough ideas into fully-formed designs through collaborative questioning, alternative exploration, and incremental validation. Don't use during clear 'mechanical' processes

ideationcollaborative-dialogueassumption-challengingthinking-frameworks
mosif16
mosif16
5

brainstorming-skill

This skill should be used when users need to generate ideas, explore creative solutions, or systematically brainstorm approaches to problems. Use when users request help with ideation, content planning, product features, marketing campaigns, strategic planning, creative writing, or any task requiring structured idea generation. The skill provides 30+ research-validated prompt patterns across 14 categories with exact templates, success metrics, and domain-specific applications.

brainstormingthinking-frameworksprompt-generationresearch-ideation
Jamie-BitFlight
Jamie-BitFlight
111

story-based-framing

This skill should be used when describing patterns or anti-patterns for detection by LLM agents across any domain (code analysis, business processes, security audits, UX design, data quality, medical diagnosis, etc.). Uses narrative storytelling structure ("The Promise" → "The Betrayal" → "The Consequences" → "The Source") to achieve 70% faster pattern identification compared to checklist or formal specification approaches. Triggers when creating pattern descriptions for any systematic analysis, detection tasks, or when delegating pattern-finding to sub-agents.

story-structurenarrative-frameworkpattern-matchinganti-patterns
Jamie-BitFlight
Jamie-BitFlight
111

Root Cause Analysis Methodology

This skill should be used when the user asks to "perform root cause analysis", "investigate production issue", "analyze incident", "find root cause", "debug production error", "trace the cause", or mentions investigating production problems, alerts, or outages. Provides systematic RCA methodology and investigation workflows.

root-cause-analysisincident-managementtroubleshootingprocess-management
evangelosmeklis
evangelosmeklis
7

storyline-builder

McKinsey-style storyline framework for building presentation decks. Use when users need to structure presentations, pitch decks, or strategic communications. Creates logical flow where each storyline becomes a slide title, progressing from problem to solution.

MECE-principlepresentation-structureslide-deckpitch-deck
sruthir28
sruthir28
61

scpr-framework

SCPR (Situation-Complication-Problem-Recommendation) framework for structured problem solving and executive communication. Use when users need to structure strategic arguments, analyze business situations, create executive summaries, or develop clear problem statements using McKinsey-style communication. Apply when structuring recommendations, writing memos, or organizing strategic thinking.

MECE-principlehypothesis-drivencorporate-communicationsnarrative-framework
sruthir28
sruthir28
61

issue-tree-builder

McKinsey-style issue tree framework for breaking down complex problems into MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) components. Use when users need to decompose strategic questions, structure analysis, create work plans, or prepare for case interviews. Apply hypothesis-driven approach to problem-solving.

MECE-principlehypothesis-drivencritical-thinkingflowchart
sruthir28
sruthir28
61

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

root-cause-analysishypothesis-drivenbugfixtest-failures
shekohex
shekohex
5

subagent-driven-development

Use when executing implementation plans with independent tasks in the current session - dispatches fresh subagent for each task with code review between tasks, enabling fast iteration with quality gates

autonomous-agentagent-orchestrationiterative-developmentcode-review
shekohex
shekohex
5

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