Skill-First Discipline

Before responding to ANY user request, check if a matching skill exists.

Checklist

1. Scan available skills - Review the Skill tool's available skills listing
2. Match request to skill - Does any skill cover this task type?
3. Load if matched - Use Skill tool to load it
4. Announce usage - Tell the user: "I'm using [skill-name] to [action]"
5. Follow exactly - Execute the skill's guidance without deviation

Rationalizations to Reject

If you catch yourself considering these, stop and check for skills: