| name | skill-quality-standards |
| description | When creating or validating skills. Reference for SKILL-CREATOR and SKILL-VALIDATOR. |
| version | 1.1.0 |
| tokens | ~420 |
| confidence | high |
| sources | [object Object], https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-2-1-prompting (context window optimization) |
| last_validated | Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| next_review | Wed Dec 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| tags | skills, quality, standards, meta |
When to Use
When creating or validating skills. Reference for SKILL-CREATOR and SKILL-VALIDATOR.
Patterns
Size Limits
Target: 400-1000 tokens (optimal)
Maximum: 1500 tokens (hard limit)
Per task: max 3 skills loaded
Estimation:
1 word ≈ 1.3 tokens
1 code line ≈ 10 tokens
Full skill ≈ 100-150 lines
Confidence Levels
HIGH:
- 2+ authoritative sources (Tier 1-2)
- Patterns tested in production
- Official docs cited
MEDIUM:
- 1 authoritative source
- Community-validated patterns
- Reputable tech blog
LOW:
- Blog posts only
- Experimental/unverified
- No official source
Required Sections
---
[YAML frontmatter with metadata]
sources:
- [URL or internal path]
---
## When to Use
[1-2 sentences - clear trigger]
## Patterns
[2-3 patterns with code examples]
[Each with source citation]
## Anti-Patterns
[What NOT to do + why]
## Verification Checklist
[Actionable checks]
Skill Types
Generic: .claude/skills/generic/
Tech-agnostic, reusable anywhere
Domain: .claude/skills/domain/
Industry-specific (fintech, healthcare)
Project: .claude/skills/project/
Repo-specific patterns
Anti-Patterns
- Skills over 1500 tokens (split them)
- Patterns without source links in frontmatter
- Vague "When to Use" triggers
- Theory without code examples
- Missing anti-patterns section
Verification Checklist
- Under 1500 tokens
- Every pattern has source in frontmatter
- "When to Use" is specific
- 2+ patterns with code
- Anti-patterns included
- Checklist is actionable