Skill Groups: The Superior Pattern for Complex Topics

This skill IS the pattern it teaches. The metaskill plugin demonstrates skill groups in action.

The Key Questions

When someone asks to "create a skill", first ask:

1. What should I name this? See /metaskill-naming for the naming convention (neutral noun prefix, -ing suffix).

2. Is this a SINGLE skill or a SKILL GROUP? If the topic has 3+ distinct concerns users might approach differently, you need a skill GROUP, not a monolithic skill.

Why Skill Groups Beat Monolithic Skills

The Problem with Monolithic Skills