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1Owasp Top 10owasp-top-10 is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.15installs2Codanna Codebase Intelligencecodanna-codebase-intelligence is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.8installs3Python Testing Patternspython-testing-patterns is a Claude Code skill for testing & qa. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.7installs4Database Design Patternsdatabase-design-patterns is a Claude Code skill for design & ui/ux. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.6installs5Mermaid Diagrammingmermaid-diagramming is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.6installs6Repo Cleanuprepo-cleanup is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.6installs7Test Reviewtest-review is a Claude Code skill for testing & qa. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.6installs8Backlog Mdbacklog-md is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs9Cortex Skills Loopcortex-skills-loop is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs10Decision MakerOffers a structured framework for evaluating options objectively across multi-criteria, high-stakes decisions such as product prioritization or vendor selection. A developer uses it to work through complex trade-offs, not trivial daily choices or matters needing professional advice.5installs11Dev Workflowsdev-workflows is a Claude Code skill for automation & workflows. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs12Doc Architecture Reviewdoc-architecture-review is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs13Doc Health Auditdoc-health-audit is a Claude Code skill for security. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs14Github Actions Workflowsgithub-actions-workflows is a Claude Code skill for automation & workflows. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs15Incident Responseincident-response is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs16Product Strategyproduct-strategy is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs17React Performance Optimizationreact-performance-optimization is a Claude Code skill in the Frontend Development category.5installs18Release Preprelease-prep is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs19Systematic Debuggingsystematic-debugging is a Claude Code skill for debugging. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs20Token Efficiencytoken-efficiency is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs21Tutorial Designtutorial-design is a Claude Code skill for design & ui/ux. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs22Typescript Advanced Patternstypescript-advanced-patterns is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs23Ux Reviewux-review is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.5installs24Your Skill NameA placeholder boilerplate template for authoring a new skill with standard frontmatter and section scaffolding. A developer uses it as a starting scaffold when creating a new skill from scratch.5installs25Agent LoopsDefines a complete implementer-agent workflow with a Code Change Loop, Test Writing Loop, Lint Gate, and issue-filing process built on atomic commits and escalation rules. A developer uses it to structure any agent-driven implementation task with severity levels and review fallbacks.4installs26Ai Tells ReviewComplements a mechanical AI-tells scan with a structural review of rhythm, hedging, and rhetorical reflexes to strip the machine-written feel from prose. A developer uses it when public copy still reads as AI after an initial pass.3installs27Canvas Designcanvas-design is a Claude Code skill for design & ui/ux. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.2installs28Codex Code ReviewRuns a structured code-review remediation loop using the codex CLI to classify findings by severity, fix P0/P1 issues iteratively, and escalate after three cycles. A developer uses it when a codex review needs disciplined, prioritized remediation.2installs29Condition Based WaitingFixes race conditions and flaky tests by swapping arbitrary timeouts for polling that waits on real state changes. A developer uses it when tests have timing dependencies or inconsistent pass/fail behavior.2installs30CopywriterProduces persuasive, conversion-focused copy for landing pages, product descriptions, ads, and sales emails. A developer uses it to move readers to action, not for informational or technical documentation.2installs31Cqrs Event SourcingProvides CQRS and event-sourcing patterns for building auditable, high-scale systems with separated read/write models. A developer uses it when a system needs audit trails, temporal queries, or complex domain logic.2installs32Doc Maintenancedoc-maintenance is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.2installs33Documentation ProductionProvides structured workflows and references for producing documentation such as API/component docs, project indexes, diagrams, and tutorials. A developer uses it to generate, update, or organize project documentation.2installs34Event Driven ArchitectureProvides event-driven architecture patterns covering event sourcing, CQRS, and message-driven communication for distributed systems. A developer uses it when designing microservices communication or systems needing eventual consistency and scalability.2installs35Feature ImplementationProvides a structured flow for implementing a feature or multi-file change, including persona selection, validation, and testing guidance. A developer uses it to keep multi-file implementation work organized and validated.2installs36Finishing A Development BranchPresents structured options for merging, opening a PR, or cleaning up once implementation is complete and tests pass. A developer uses it to decide how to integrate finished branch work.2installs37Gitops WorkflowsProvides GitOps patterns with ArgoCD and Flux for declarative Kubernetes deployments and multi-environment CI/CD. A developer uses it when adopting declarative infrastructure and managing multi-environment Kubernetes deployments.2installs38Helm Chart PatternsCovers Helm chart development patterns for packaging and deploying Kubernetes apps and building reusable chart catalogs. A developer uses it when creating reusable Helm charts or managing multi-environment Kubernetes deployments.2installs39Implementation WorkflowConverts PRDs and feature specs into actionable implementation workflows through task decomposition, dependency mapping, and validation gates. A developer uses it to break a spec into an ordered, gated plan before building.2installs40Kubernetes Deployment PatternsProvides guidance on Kubernetes deployment strategies, workload types, config management, resource limits, and autoscaling for production clusters. A developer uses it when deploying apps to Kubernetes or designing zero-downtime rollout strategies.2installs41Kubernetes Security PoliciesProvides guidance on hardening Kubernetes clusters with Pod Security Standards, network policies, RBAC, admission control, and secrets management. A developer uses it when enforcing security or compliance across a Kubernetes environment.2installs42Legacy ModernizationProvides a phased workflow for modernizing legacy systems using strangler-fig migration, feature flags, and characterization tests. A developer uses it when planning framework migrations, decomposing monoliths, or reducing technical debt safely.2installs43Microservices Patternsmicroservices-patterns is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps you ship faster with AI-assisted development.2installs44Multi Llm ConsultQueries external LLM providers like Gemini, Codex, or Qwen via a bundled script for second opinions, alternative plans, or delegated subtasks. A developer uses it when they want another model's perspective or to cross-check an answer.2installs45Openapi SpecificationGuides design, validation, and maintenance of OpenAPI 3.x specifications for REST API contracts. A developer uses it when creating or reviewing API specs, generating docs/SDKs, or validating contracts.2installs46PdfA toolkit for extracting text and tables, creating, merging, splitting, and filling PDFs using Python libraries and CLI tools. A developer uses it when programmatically processing, generating, or analyzing PDF documents.2installs47Playwright CliAutomates browser interactions for web testing, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction using the playwright-cli command-line tool. A developer uses it when navigating sites, testing web apps, or scraping page data from the CLI.2installs48Quality AuditA meta-skill that audits and scores skill quality across clarity, completeness, accuracy, and usefulness using structured rubrics. A developer uses it when reviewing skills for consistency and production-readiness before adding them to a registry.2installs49Reasoning ControlsProvides guidance for selecting and applying LLM reasoning controls like depth, budgets, and metrics visibility. A developer uses it when adjusting how much reasoning an agent performs and how safely those controls are applied.2installs50Security Testing PatternsProvides security testing patterns spanning SAST, DAST, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. A developer uses it when building security testing pipelines or validating application security controls.2installs51Sharing SkillsGuides the process of contributing a developed skill back upstream via branching, committing, pushing, and opening a pull request. A developer uses it when they have a broadly useful skill to share with an upstream repository.2installs52Skill Creatorskill-creator is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps you ship faster with AI-assisted development.2installs53Skill Installerskill-installer is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps you ship faster with AI-assisted development.2installs54StorytellerHelps write fiction, narrative nonfiction, and brand stories where emotional engagement and narrative arc matter. A developer uses it when crafting content with a story component rather than purely informational or technical text.2installs55Subagent Driven DevelopmentExecutes implementation plans by dispatching a fresh subagent per independent task with code review between tasks. A developer uses it when running a plan with independent tasks in the current session while keeping quality gates.2installs56Terms Of ServiceDrafts Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and EULA documents for web apps, SaaS products, and mobile apps in plain English. A developer uses it when they need baseline legal documents before an attorney review.2installs57Terraform Best PracticesProvides Terraform infrastructure-as-code best practices for module design, state management, and automation at scale. A developer uses it when writing Terraform modules or managing infrastructure state.2installs58Test Driven Developmenttest-driven-development is a Claude Code skill for testing & qa. It helps you ship faster with AI-assisted development.2installs59Test GenerationProvides a structured workflow for analyzing code, generating tests, and validating coverage goals. A developer uses it when generating tests for new or existing code to improve coverage.2installs60Threat Modeling TechniquesProvides threat modeling methodologies using STRIDE, attack trees, and risk assessment for proactive security analysis. A developer uses it when designing secure systems or identifying potential attack vectors.2installs61Tool SelectionProvides a structured workflow for selecting between MCP tools based on task complexity and requirements. A developer uses it when deciding which MCP tool fits a given task and needs a documented rationale.2installs62User Journey MappingCreates user journey maps that identify pain points, opportunities, and emotional states across touchpoints. A developer uses it when mapping user experiences or analyzing conversion flows.2installs63Verification Before Completionverification-before-completion is a Claude Code skill in the AI & Agent Building category.2installs64Vibe Securityvibe-security is a Claude Code skill for security. It helps you ship faster with AI-assisted development.2installs65Webapp Testingwebapp-testing is a Claude Code skill for testing & qa. It helps you ship faster with AI-assisted development.2installs66Workflow FeatureA complete feature development workflow spanning architecture design, planning, implementation, review, and deployment. A developer uses it when implementing a new feature and wants a phased end-to-end process.2installs67Workflow Security AuditA comprehensive security audit workflow covering threat assessment, automated scanning, manual review, penetration testing, and remediation. A developer uses it for security reviews, compliance checks, or vulnerability assessments.2installs68Writing SkillsGuides creating, editing, and verifying skills by applying test-driven development with subagent pressure tests before writing. A developer uses it when authoring new skills that must be bulletproof against rationalization.2installs69Blog Postblog-post is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.1installs70BrainstormingProvides a rapid ideation flow adapted from obra/superpowers to open a working session before implementation. A developer uses it to define scope, align on goals, and explore options before writing code.1installs71Brand Library ArchitectAssembles a full brand library including a visual-asset render pipeline, a brand documentation set, open-source convention files, and a self-contained press kit. A developer uses it to build a brand kit, positioning manifesto, and visual identity for a product, phase by phase or end-to-end.1installs72Eval DesignerGuides building LLM evaluation frameworks with test suites, human-eval rubrics, automated evals, and metrics design. A developer uses it to measure model quality, safety, accuracy, or alignment, not to train or fine-tune models.1installs73Frontend Designfrontend-design is a Claude Code skill for frontend development. It helps you ship faster with AI-assisted development.1installs74Html Seo ReviewAudits one or more static HTML files for on-page SEO, content quality, easy-win performance signals, and crawlability. A developer uses it to check static landing pages before publishing, not for framework source or off-page factors.1installs75Idea LabRuns timeboxed divergent ideation and produces ranked options alongside day-one experiments to test them. A developer uses it to quickly generate and prioritize ideas with concrete next steps.1installs76Knowledge StackMaps where the author's durable knowledge lives (repo backlog docs and a Basic Memory vault) and which layer to consult for architecture, product, or personal/career questions. A developer uses it to route to authoritative artifacts instead of lossy stored-memory summaries when working in the author's repos.1installs77MashupAn ideation skill that force-fits patterns from unrelated domains to spark novel product or UX concepts. A developer uses it when brainstorming fresh feature or UX ideas by cross-pollinating from other industries.1installs78Model ComparatorProvides a structured framework for comparing AI/LLM models across benchmarks, cost, latency, context window, and task fit. A developer uses it when selecting the right model for a feature or budget, including embedding models for RAG.1installs79Pre MortemA planning skill that imagines failure upfront to surface failure modes, guardrails, and mitigations before work begins. A developer uses it when planning initiatives where early risk surfacing prevents rework.1installs80Regex MasterHelps build, explain, and debug regular expressions for pattern matching, validation, and text extraction. A developer uses it when writing a regex, validating a format, or extracting data from text.1installs81Template Skill EnhancedAn enhanced skill template with progressive disclosure, bundled resources, and quality rubrics. A developer uses it when creating new skills that need structured tiers, reference files, or advanced bundling beyond the basic template.1installs82Ux WriterCrafts microcopy and in-product UI text such as error messages, tooltips, button labels, empty states, and onboarding flows. A developer uses it when writing product interface text rather than marketing copy or documentation.1installs83Wiring AuditAudits a project for wiring drift between UI surfaces and backend capabilities, reporting orphan surfaces, unwired endpoints, and contract mismatches. A developer uses it when they want a prioritized findings report of UI/backend drift, optimized for React apps.1installs84Writing PlansTransforms brainstorm output into an actionable execution plan with objectives, workstreams, tasks, and risk mitigations. A developer uses it when structuring a multi-step task into an enforceable plan.1installs

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