dev-skills

Use this skill when building AI agents, designing multi-agent systems, integrating LLMs into applications, building RAG pipelines, working with vector databases, implementing MCP servers, or designing agent communication and orchestration patterns. Trigger on keywords like: agent, LLM, RAG, embeddings, vector DB, orchestration, tool use, memory, intent clarification, MCP, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Microsoft Agent Framework.

Use this skill when using AI to learn new technologies, navigate unfamiliar codebases, do interview prep, identify skill gaps, or build a personal learning system. Also use when helping someone learn rather than just doing the work for them. Trigger on keywords: learn, learning, understand, explain, teach me, how does X work, unfamiliar codebase, interview prep, skill gap, study, tutorial.

Use this skill when designing how an AI agent should communicate with developers — intent clarification, progress reporting, ambiguity handling, confirmation before irreversible actions, error communication, self-correction, task tracking, and plan mode. Also use when building agent UX or defining agent behavior rules. Trigger on keywords: agent communication, intent clarification, plan mode, agent behavior, task tracking, confirmation, agent UX, agentic workflow, agent protocol.

Use this skill when designing or reviewing APIs — REST, GraphQL, tRPC, or gRPC. Trigger on keywords: API design, REST, GraphQL, tRPC, gRPC, endpoint, schema, route, OpenAPI, Swagger, API versioning, pagination, API contract, HTTP methods.

Use this skill for backend development — server logic, authentication, microservices, serverless functions, middleware, background jobs, caching strategies, and backend architecture patterns. Trigger on keywords: backend, server, API endpoint, middleware, authentication, authorization, microservice, serverless, background job, queue, caching, session.

Use this skill for career planning, goal setting, skill gap analysis, promotion preparation, or thinking through your growth as a developer. Trigger on keywords: career, growth, promotion, goals, career path, senior developer, level up, skills to learn, career plan, next steps.

Use this skill when communicating with clients, freelance customers, or external stakeholders — scoping projects, setting expectations, handling scope creep, delivering bad news, or managing feedback. Trigger on keywords: client, freelance, customer communication, scope, project scoping, client feedback, scope creep, client email, proposal.

Use this skill when writing code comments, explaining code decisions, documenting the "why" behind implementation choices, or narrating technical reasoning in PRs or architecture docs. Trigger on keywords: explain this code, why did you write it this way, add comments, document this, write inline comments, explain my decision.

Use this skill when navigating unfamiliar codebases, understanding legacy code, onboarding to a new project, or reverse-engineering how something works. Trigger on keywords: unfamiliar code, legacy code, understand this codebase, how does this work, new project, onboarding, read code, trace through, what does this do.

Use this skill when performing code reviews, security audits, architecture reviews, vulnerability analysis, or evaluating code quality. Trigger on keywords: code review, review, audit, security, vulnerability, OWASP, SQL injection, XSS, architecture review, refactor suggestion, quality check, static analysis.

Use this skill when working with designers, product managers, business stakeholders, or non-technical team members. Trigger on keywords: working with PM, designer collaboration, stakeholder, business requirements, cross-team, non-technical, translate requirements, align with product, pushback from business.

Use this skill when designing database schemas, choosing between SQL and NoSQL, optimizing queries, designing indexes, modeling relationships, working with vector databases, or planning data migrations. Trigger on keywords: database, schema, SQL, NoSQL, index, query optimization, data model, migration, ORM, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, vector database, N+1.

Use this skill when debugging code, diagnosing unexpected behavior, troubleshooting errors, or approaching a problem systematically. Trigger on keywords: debug, bug, error, not working, unexpected behavior, troubleshoot, investigate, root cause, why is this, something is wrong, failing test, crash.

Use this skill for CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployment strategies, monitoring, observability, and DevSecOps. Trigger on keywords: pipeline, Docker, Kubernetes, K8s, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Terraform, cloud, AWS, GCP, Azure, deploy, container, helm, monitoring, observability, IaC.

Use this skill when creating technical documentation, architecture docs, runbooks, READMEs, API references, changelogs, or any structured technical writing. Trigger on keywords: documentation, docs, README, runbook, architecture doc, technical writing, write a guide, document this, API reference, changelog, how-to guide.

Use this skill for deep work, managing developer energy and focus, task prioritization, beating procrastination, managing distractions, building sustainable work habits, or structuring a productive development day. Trigger on keywords: productivity, focus, procrastination, distracted, time management, deep work, overwhelmed, task prioritization, can't focus, too many tasks.

Use this skill when building UI components, designing frontend architecture, implementing styling systems, optimizing performance, ensuring accessibility, or creating production-grade interfaces. Trigger on keywords: frontend, component, UI, styling, React, Next.js, Angular, Tailwind, CSS, responsive, accessibility, performance, animation, design system.

Use this skill for anything related to Git and version control workflows. Trigger when the developer asks for help with commit messages, PR descriptions, pull request reviews, branching strategies, changelog generation, release notes, code review etiquette, or Git conventions. Keywords: commit, PR, pull request, branch, merge, release, changelog, code review, diff, git.

Use this skill when handling production incidents, outages, or critical bugs — from initial detection through resolution and post-mortem. Trigger on keywords: incident, outage, production down, on-call, P1, P2, critical bug, postmortem, root cause analysis, runbook, service disruption.

Use this skill for internal team communications — daily standups, sprint updates, status reports, retrospective notes, leadership updates, or any written communication within a team or organization. Trigger on keywords: standup, DSU, status update, sprint update, team communication, write to my team, leadership update, slack message to team, retrospective notes, EOD update.

Use this skill when preparing for technical interviews, system design interviews, behavioral interviews, or mock interview practice. Trigger on keywords: interview, interview prep, mock interview, LeetCode, system design interview, behavioral question, STAR method, interview practice, job interview, coding interview.

Use this skill when building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, creating AI tool integrations, designing agent-accessible tools, or making external services accessible to AI agents. Trigger on keywords: MCP, Model Context Protocol, MCP server, AI tool, tool integration, agent tools, connect AI to, build MCP, FastMCP.

Use this skill when writing performance achievement documents, self-assessments, peer feedback, PA documentation, or any career review writing. Trigger on keywords: performance review, PA, self-assessment, peer feedback, performance achievement, review cycle, annual review, accomplishments, sprint contribution.

Use this skill when approaching complex or ambiguous problems, breaking down large challenges, applying first principles thinking, or structuring your approach to a new problem. Trigger on keywords: how do I approach, I don't know where to start, complex problem, break this down, first principles, problem decomposition, stuck on, overwhelmed by.

Use this skill when writing, improving, or debugging prompts for any AI model — Claude, GPT, Gemini, or Copilot. Also use when designing plan-before-execute workflows, verification patterns, self-improvement loops, or structuring AI instructions for maximum clarity and output quality. Trigger on keywords: prompt, prompt engineering, instruct AI, system prompt, few-shot, chain-of-thought, AI instruction, prompt template, prompt pattern.

Use this skill when researching technologies, synthesizing multiple sources, evaluating tech stack decisions, comparing frameworks, or writing technical research summaries. Trigger on keywords: research, compare, evaluate, which is better, technology decision, should I use, pros and cons, synthesis, stack decision.

Use this skill when writing or updating a resume, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or professional bio. Trigger on keywords: resume, CV, portfolio, LinkedIn, professional bio, job application, describe my experience, write about my work, personal branding.

Use this skill when designing resilient code, systems, or AI agents that recover from failure automatically. Also use for proactive resilience thinking — pre-mortems, failure mode analysis, chaos engineering, circuit breakers, retry logic, fallback strategies, and the developer self-improvement loop. Trigger on keywords: self-healing, resilience, fault tolerance, circuit breaker, retry, fallback, graceful degradation, chaos engineering, pre-mortem, failure mode, recovery, resilient design.

Use this skill when planning a side project, evaluating a product idea, scoping an MVP, thinking through monetization, or deciding what to build. Trigger on keywords: side project, MVP, product idea, monetize, build vs buy, startup idea, indie hacker, what should I build, validate idea.

Use this skill for Agile and Scrum workflows — writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, estimating story points, generating sprint goals, running retrospectives, backlog grooming, standup updates, or onboarding documentation. Trigger on keywords: user story, sprint, backlog, story points, acceptance criteria, retrospective, standup, DSU, scrum, agile, estimation, epic, ticket.

Use this skill when designing large-scale systems, choosing between architectural patterns, evaluating trade-offs, designing for scalability and reliability, or preparing for system design interviews. Trigger on keywords: system design, architecture, scalability, microservices, monolith, distributed system, design trade-offs, high availability, load balancing, caching strategy, database selection.

Use this skill when evaluating technologies, comparing frameworks, making build vs buy decisions, researching best practices, or synthesizing information for a technical decision. Trigger on keywords: should I use, which framework, technology comparison, evaluate, build vs buy, what's the best tool for, research this technology, is X worth learning.

Use this skill when explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, writing for mixed audiences, presenting technical decisions to leadership, translating business requirements into technical specs, or communicating complexity clearly. Trigger on keywords: explain to stakeholders, non-technical, executive summary, business language, translate tech, present to leadership, communicate to PM.

Use this skill when mentoring junior developers, conducting code walkthroughs, transferring knowledge, onboarding new team members, or giving technical guidance to less experienced developers. Trigger on keywords: mentor, mentoring, junior developer, teach, knowledge transfer, code walkthrough, explain to junior, help teammate, onboarding developer.

Use this skill when writing or improving tests of any kind — unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end (E2E) tests, API tests, or test coverage analysis. Trigger on keywords: test, spec, unit test, integration test, E2E, Playwright, Jest, Vitest, pytest, mock, coverage, TDD, test suite, assertion.

Use this skill when identifying security threats, designing secure systems, thinking like an attacker, performing security assessments, or applying STRIDE threat modeling. Trigger on keywords: threat model, security design, attack surface, STRIDE, vulnerabilities by design, security review, who can attack this, what could go wrong security-wise.

Use this skill when building multi-component web applications, interactive dashboards, complex React apps with state management, or any web artifact that requires routing, multiple views, or sophisticated UI interactions. Trigger on keywords: build a web app, dashboard, multi-page, React app, interactive tool, web application, complex UI, build a tool that.