writing-descriptions

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SKILL.md

Writing Effective Descriptions

The description field is THE routing key. Claude reads descriptions to decide whether to invoke an agent or skill. Poor descriptions = artifacts that never trigger.

The Formula

{Role/expertise}. Use [PROACTIVELY] when {specific trigger conditions}.
  • Role/expertise: What the agent/skill does (third person for skills)
  • PROACTIVELY: Include if Claude should invoke without being asked
  • Trigger conditions: Specific situations that warrant invocation

Agent Description Examples

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| Category | Description |

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