@nano-step/skill-manager 5.1.0 → 5.2.0

package/skills/skill-creator/references/token-efficiency-criteria.md

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+# Token Efficiency Criteria
+
+Skills use progressive disclosure to minimize context window usage.
+
+## Three-Level Loading
+
+1. **Metadata** - Always loaded (~200 chars)
+2. **SKILL.md body** - Loaded when skill triggers (<150 lines)
+3. **Bundled resources** - Loaded as needed (unlimited for scripts)
+
+## Size Limits
+
+| Resource | Limit | Notes |
+|----------|-------|-------|
+| Description | <200 chars | In YAML frontmatter |
+| SKILL.md | <150 lines | Core instructions only |
+| Each reference file | <150 lines | Split if larger |
+| Scripts | No limit | Executed, not loaded into context |
+
+## SKILL.md Content Strategy
+
+**Include in SKILL.md:**
+- Purpose (2-3 sentences)
+- When to use (trigger conditions)
+- Quick reference for common workflows
+- Pointers to resources (scripts, references, assets)
+
+**Move to references/:**
+- Detailed documentation
+- Database schemas
+- API specs
+- Step-by-step guides
+- Examples and templates
+- Best practices
+
+## No Duplication Rule
+
+Information lives in ONE place:
+- Either in SKILL.md
+- Or in references/
+
+**Bad:** Schema overview in SKILL.md + detailed schema in references/schema.md
+**Good:** Brief mention in SKILL.md + full schema only in references/schema.md
+
+## Splitting Large Files
+
+If reference exceeds 150 lines, split by logical boundaries:
+
+```
+references/
+├── api-endpoints-auth.md      # Auth endpoints
+├── api-endpoints-users.md     # User endpoints
+├── api-endpoints-payments.md  # Payment endpoints
+```
+
+Include grep patterns in SKILL.md for discoverability:
+
+```markdown
+## API Documentation
+- Auth: `references/api-endpoints-auth.md`
+- Users: `references/api-endpoints-users.md`
+- Payments: `references/api-endpoints-payments.md`
+```
+
+## Scripts: Best Token Efficiency
+
+Scripts execute without loading into context.
+
+**When to use scripts:**
+- Repetitive code patterns
+- Deterministic operations
+- Complex transformations
+
+**Example:** PDF rotation via `scripts/rotate_pdf.py` vs rewriting rotation code each time.

package/skills/skill-creator/references/validation-checklist.md

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+# Skill Validation Checklist
+
+Quick validation before packaging. Run `scripts/package_skill.py` for automated checks.
+
+## Critical (Must Pass)
+
+### Metadata
+- [ ] `name`: kebab-case, descriptive
+- [ ] `description`: under 200 characters, specific triggers, not generic
+
+### Size Limits
+- [ ] SKILL.md: under 150 lines
+- [ ] Each reference file: under 150 lines
+- [ ] No info duplication between SKILL.md and references
+
+### Structure
+- [ ] SKILL.md exists with valid YAML frontmatter
+- [ ] Unused example files deleted
+- [ ] File names: kebab-case, self-documenting
+
+## Scripts (If Applicable)
+
+- [ ] Tests exist and pass
+- [ ] Cross-platform (Node.js/Python preferred)
+- [ ] Env vars: respects hierarchy `process.env` > `$HOME/.claude/skills/${SKILL}/.env` (global) > `$HOME/.claude/skills/.env` (global) > `$HOME/.claude/.env` (global) > `./.claude/skills/${SKILL}/.env` (cwd) > `./.claude/skills/.env` (cwd) > `./.claude/.env` (cwd)
+- [ ] Dependencies documented (requirements.txt, .env.example)
+- [ ] Manually tested with real use cases
+
+## Quality
+
+### Writing Style
+- [ ] Imperative form: "To accomplish X, do Y"
+- [ ] Third-person metadata: "This skill should be used when..."
+- [ ] Concise, no fluff
+
+### Practical Utility
+- [ ] Teaches *how* to do tasks, not *what* tools are
+- [ ] Based on real workflows
+- [ ] Includes concrete trigger phrases/examples
+
+## Integration
+
+- [ ] No duplication with existing skills
+- [ ] Related topics consolidated (e.g., cloudflare + docker → devops)
+- [ ] Composable with other skills
+
+## Automated Validation
+
+Run packaging script to validate:
+
+```bash
+scripts/package_skill.py <path/to/skill-folder>
+```
+
+Checks performed:
+- YAML frontmatter format
+- Required fields present
+- Description length (<200 chars)
+- Directory structure
+- File organization
+
+Fix all errors before distributing.
+
+## Subagent Delegation Enforcement
+
+When a skill requires subagent delegation (via Task tool):
+
+1. **Use MUST language** - "Use subagent" is weak; "MUST spawn subagent" is enforceable
+2. **Include Task pattern** - Show exact syntax: `Task(subagent_type="X", prompt="Y", description="Z")`
+3. **Add validation rule** - "If Task tool calls = 0 at end, workflow is INCOMPLETE"
+4. **Mark requirements clearly** - Use table with "MUST spawn" column
+5. **Forbid direct implementation** - "DO NOT implement X yourself - DELEGATE to subagent"
+
+**Anti-pattern (weak):**
+```
+- Use `tester` agent for testing
+```
+
+**Correct pattern (enforceable):**
+```
+- **MUST** spawn `tester` subagent: `Task(subagent_type="tester", prompt="Run tests", description="Test")`
+- DO NOT run tests yourself - DELEGATE
+```

package/skills/skill-creator/scripts/encoding_utils.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Cross-platform encoding utilities for Windows compatibility.
+
+Fixes UnicodeEncodeError on Windows by reconfiguring stdout/stderr to UTF-8
+and providing encoding-aware file I/O helpers.
+"""
+
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+def configure_utf8_console():
+    """
+    Reconfigure stdout/stderr for UTF-8 on Windows.
+
+    Windows uses cp1252 by default which cannot encode Unicode emojis.
+    This function switches to UTF-8 with 'replace' error handling to
+    prevent crashes on truly incompatible terminals.
+    """
+    if sys.platform == 'win32':
+        try:
+            sys.stdout.reconfigure(encoding='utf-8', errors='replace')
+            sys.stderr.reconfigure(encoding='utf-8', errors='replace')
+        except AttributeError:
+            pass  # Python < 3.7
+
+
+def read_text_utf8(path: Path) -> str:
+    """Read file with explicit UTF-8 encoding."""
+    return path.read_text(encoding='utf-8')
+
+
+def write_text_utf8(path: Path, content: str) -> None:
+    """Write file with explicit UTF-8 encoding."""
+    path.write_text(content, encoding='utf-8')

package/skills/skill-creator/scripts/init_skill.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Skill Initializer - Creates a new skill from template
+
+Usage:
+    init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <path>
+
+Examples:
+    init_skill.py my-new-skill --path skills/public
+    init_skill.py my-api-helper --path skills/private
+    init_skill.py custom-skill --path /custom/location
+"""
+
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from encoding_utils import configure_utf8_console, write_text_utf8
+
+# Fix Windows console encoding for Unicode output (emojis, arrows)
+configure_utf8_console()
+
+
+SKILL_TEMPLATE = """---
+name: {skill_name}
+description: [TODO: Complete and informative explanation of what the skill does and when to use it. Include WHEN to use this skill - specific scenarios, file types, or tasks that trigger it.]
+---
+
+# {skill_title}
+
+## Overview
+
+[TODO: 1-2 sentences explaining what this skill enables]
+
+## Structuring This Skill
+
+[TODO: Choose the structure that best fits this skill's purpose. Common patterns:
+
+**1. Workflow-Based** (best for sequential processes)
+- Works well when there are clear step-by-step procedures
+- Example: DOCX skill with "Workflow Decision Tree" → "Reading" → "Creating" → "Editing"
+- Structure: ## Overview → ## Workflow Decision Tree → ## Step 1 → ## Step 2...
+
+**2. Task-Based** (best for tool collections)
+- Works well when the skill offers different operations/capabilities
+- Example: PDF skill with "Quick Start" → "Merge PDFs" → "Split PDFs" → "Extract Text"
+- Structure: ## Overview → ## Quick Start → ## Task Category 1 → ## Task Category 2...
+
+**3. Reference/Guidelines** (best for standards or specifications)
+- Works well for brand guidelines, coding standards, or requirements
+- Example: Brand styling with "Brand Guidelines" → "Colors" → "Typography" → "Features"
+- Structure: ## Overview → ## Guidelines → ## Specifications → ## Usage...
+
+**4. Capabilities-Based** (best for integrated systems)
+- Works well when the skill provides multiple interrelated features
+- Example: Product Management with "Core Capabilities" → numbered capability list
+- Structure: ## Overview → ## Core Capabilities → ### 1. Feature → ### 2. Feature...
+
+Patterns can be mixed and matched as needed. Most skills combine patterns (e.g., start with task-based, add workflow for complex operations).
+
+Delete this entire "Structuring This Skill" section when done - it's just guidance.]
+
+## [TODO: Replace with the first main section based on chosen structure]
+
+[TODO: Add content here. See examples in existing skills:
+- Code samples for technical skills
+- Decision trees for complex workflows
+- Concrete examples with realistic user requests
+- References to scripts/templates/references as needed]
+
+## Resources
+
+This skill includes example resource directories that demonstrate how to organize different types of bundled resources:
+
+### scripts/
+Executable code (Python/Bash/etc.) that can be run directly to perform specific operations.
+
+**Examples from other skills:**
+- PDF skill: `fill_fillable_fields.py`, `extract_form_field_info.py` - utilities for PDF manipulation
+- DOCX skill: `document.py`, `utilities.py` - Python modules for document processing
+
+**Appropriate for:** Python scripts, shell scripts, or any executable code that performs automation, data processing, or specific operations.
+
+**Note:** Scripts may be executed without loading into context, but can still be read by Claude for patching or environment adjustments.
+
+### references/
+Documentation and reference material intended to be loaded into context to inform Claude's process and thinking.
+
+**Examples from other skills:**
+- Product management: `communication.md`, `context_building.md` - detailed workflow guides
+- BigQuery: API reference documentation and query examples
+- Finance: Schema documentation, company policies
+
+**Appropriate for:** In-depth documentation, API references, database schemas, comprehensive guides, or any detailed information that Claude should reference while working.
+
+### assets/
+Files not intended to be loaded into context, but rather used within the output Claude produces.
+
+**Examples from other skills:**
+- Brand styling: PowerPoint template files (.pptx), logo files
+- Frontend builder: HTML/React boilerplate project directories
+- Typography: Font files (.ttf, .woff2)
+
+**Appropriate for:** Templates, boilerplate code, document templates, images, icons, fonts, or any files meant to be copied or used in the final output.
+
+---
+
+**Any unneeded directories can be deleted.** Not every skill requires all three types of resources.
+"""
+
+EXAMPLE_SCRIPT = '''#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Example helper script for {skill_name}
+
+This is a placeholder script that can be executed directly.
+Replace with actual implementation or delete if not needed.
+
+Example real scripts from other skills:
+- pdf/scripts/fill_fillable_fields.py - Fills PDF form fields
+- pdf/scripts/convert_pdf_to_images.py - Converts PDF pages to images
+"""
+
+def main():
+    print("This is an example script for {skill_name}")
+    # TODO: Add actual script logic here
+    # This could be data processing, file conversion, API calls, etc.
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
+'''
+
+EXAMPLE_REFERENCE = """# Reference Documentation for {skill_title}
+
+This is a placeholder for detailed reference documentation.
+Replace with actual reference content or delete if not needed.
+
+Example real reference docs from other skills:
+- product-management/references/communication.md - Comprehensive guide for status updates
+- product-management/references/context_building.md - Deep-dive on gathering context
+- bigquery/references/ - API references and query examples
+
+## When Reference Docs Are Useful
+
+Reference docs are ideal for:
+- Comprehensive API documentation
+- Detailed workflow guides
+- Complex multi-step processes
+- Information too lengthy for main SKILL.md
+- Content that's only needed for specific use cases
+
+## Structure Suggestions
+
+### API Reference Example
+- Overview
+- Authentication
+- Endpoints with examples
+- Error codes
+- Rate limits
+
+### Workflow Guide Example
+- Prerequisites
+- Step-by-step instructions
+- Common patterns
+- Troubleshooting
+- Best practices
+"""
+
+EXAMPLE_ASSET = """# Example Asset File
+
+This placeholder represents where asset files would be stored.
+Replace with actual asset files (templates, images, fonts, etc.) or delete if not needed.
+
+Asset files are NOT intended to be loaded into context, but rather used within
+the output Claude produces.
+
+Example asset files from other skills:
+- Brand guidelines: logo.png, slides_template.pptx
+- Frontend builder: hello-world/ directory with HTML/React boilerplate
+- Typography: custom-font.ttf, font-family.woff2
+- Data: sample_data.csv, test_dataset.json
+
+## Common Asset Types
+
+- Templates: .pptx, .docx, boilerplate directories
+- Images: .png, .jpg, .svg, .gif
+- Fonts: .ttf, .otf, .woff, .woff2
+- Boilerplate code: Project directories, starter files
+- Icons: .ico, .svg
+- Data files: .csv, .json, .xml, .yaml
+
+Note: This is a text placeholder. Actual assets can be any file type.
+"""
+
+
+def title_case_skill_name(skill_name):
+    """Convert hyphenated skill name to Title Case for display."""
+    return ' '.join(word.capitalize() for word in skill_name.split('-'))
+
+
+def init_skill(skill_name, path):
+    """
+    Initialize a new skill directory with template SKILL.md.
+
+    Args:
+        skill_name: Name of the skill
+        path: Path where the skill directory should be created
+
+    Returns:
+        Path to created skill directory, or None if error
+    """
+    # Determine skill directory path
+    skill_dir = Path(path).resolve() / skill_name
+
+    # Check if directory already exists
+    if skill_dir.exists():
+        print(f"❌ Error: Skill directory already exists: {skill_dir}")
+        return None
+
+    # Create skill directory
+    try:
+        skill_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=False)
+        print(f"✅ Created skill directory: {skill_dir}")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Error creating directory: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    # Create SKILL.md from template
+    skill_title = title_case_skill_name(skill_name)
+    skill_content = SKILL_TEMPLATE.format(
+        skill_name=skill_name,
+        skill_title=skill_title
+    )
+
+    skill_md_path = skill_dir / 'SKILL.md'
+    try:
+        write_text_utf8(skill_md_path, skill_content)
+        print("✅ Created SKILL.md")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Error creating SKILL.md: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    # Create resource directories with example files
+    try:
+        # Create scripts/ directory with example script
+        scripts_dir = skill_dir / 'scripts'
+        scripts_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+        example_script = scripts_dir / 'example.py'
+        write_text_utf8(example_script, EXAMPLE_SCRIPT.format(skill_name=skill_name))
+        example_script.chmod(0o755)
+        print("✅ Created scripts/example.py")
+
+        # Create references/ directory with example reference doc
+        references_dir = skill_dir / 'references'
+        references_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+        example_reference = references_dir / 'api_reference.md'
+        write_text_utf8(example_reference, EXAMPLE_REFERENCE.format(skill_title=skill_title))
+        print("✅ Created references/api_reference.md")
+
+        # Create assets/ directory with example asset placeholder
+        assets_dir = skill_dir / 'assets'
+        assets_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+        example_asset = assets_dir / 'example_asset.txt'
+        write_text_utf8(example_asset, EXAMPLE_ASSET)
+        print("✅ Created assets/example_asset.txt")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Error creating resource directories: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    # Print next steps
+    print(f"\n✅ Skill '{skill_name}' initialized successfully at {skill_dir}")
+    print("\nNext steps:")
+    print("1. Edit SKILL.md to complete the TODO items and update the description")
+    print("2. Customize or delete the example files in scripts/, references/, and assets/")
+    print("3. Run the validator when ready to check the skill structure")
+
+    return skill_dir
+
+
+def main():
+    if len(sys.argv) < 4 or sys.argv[2] != '--path':
+        print("Usage: init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <path>")
+        print("\nSkill name requirements:")
+        print("  - Hyphen-case identifier (e.g., 'data-analyzer')")
+        print("  - Lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens only")
+        print("  - Max 40 characters")
+        print("  - Must match directory name exactly")
+        print("\nExamples:")
+        print("  init_skill.py my-new-skill --path skills/public")
+        print("  init_skill.py my-api-helper --path skills/private")
+        print("  init_skill.py custom-skill --path /custom/location")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+    skill_name = sys.argv[1]
+    path = sys.argv[3]
+
+    print(f"🚀 Initializing skill: {skill_name}")
+    print(f"   Location: {path}")
+    print()
+
+    result = init_skill(skill_name, path)
+
+    if result:
+        sys.exit(0)
+    else:
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

package/skills/skill-creator/scripts/package_skill.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Skill Packager - Creates a distributable zip file of a skill folder
+
+Usage:
+    python utils/package_skill.py <path/to/skill-folder> [output-directory]
+
+Example:
+    python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill
+    python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill ./dist
+"""
+
+import sys
+import zipfile
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from encoding_utils import configure_utf8_console
+from quick_validate import validate_skill
+
+# Fix Windows console encoding for Unicode output (emojis, arrows)
+configure_utf8_console()
+
+
+def package_skill(skill_path, output_dir=None):
+    """
+    Package a skill folder into a zip file.
+
+    Args:
+        skill_path: Path to the skill folder
+        output_dir: Optional output directory for the zip file (defaults to current directory)
+
+    Returns:
+        Path to the created zip file, or None if error
+    """
+    skill_path = Path(skill_path).resolve()
+
+    # Validate skill folder exists
+    if not skill_path.exists():
+        print(f"❌ Error: Skill folder not found: {skill_path}")
+        return None
+
+    if not skill_path.is_dir():
+        print(f"❌ Error: Path is not a directory: {skill_path}")
+        return None
+
+    # Validate SKILL.md exists
+    skill_md = skill_path / "SKILL.md"
+    if not skill_md.exists():
+        print(f"❌ Error: SKILL.md not found in {skill_path}")
+        return None
+
+    # Run validation before packaging
+    print("🔍 Validating skill...")
+    valid, message = validate_skill(skill_path)
+    if not valid:
+        print(f"❌ Validation failed: {message}")
+        print("   Please fix the validation errors before packaging.")
+        return None
+    print(f"✅ {message}\n")
+
+    # Determine output location
+    skill_name = skill_path.name
+    if output_dir:
+        output_path = Path(output_dir).resolve()
+        output_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    else:
+        output_path = Path.cwd()
+
+    zip_filename = output_path / f"{skill_name}.zip"
+
+    # Create the zip file
+    try:
+        with zipfile.ZipFile(zip_filename, 'w', zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zipf:
+            # Walk through the skill directory
+            for file_path in skill_path.rglob('*'):
+                if file_path.is_file():
+                    # Calculate the relative path within the zip
+                    arcname = file_path.relative_to(skill_path.parent)
+                    zipf.write(file_path, arcname)
+                    print(f"  Added: {arcname}")
+
+        print(f"\n✅ Successfully packaged skill to: {zip_filename}")
+        return zip_filename
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Error creating zip file: {e}")
+        return None
+
+
+def main():
+    if len(sys.argv) < 2:
+        print("Usage: python utils/package_skill.py <path/to/skill-folder> [output-directory]")
+        print("\nExample:")
+        print("  python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill")
+        print("  python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill ./dist")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+    skill_path = sys.argv[1]
+    output_dir = sys.argv[2] if len(sys.argv) > 2 else None
+
+    print(f"📦 Packaging skill: {skill_path}")
+    if output_dir:
+        print(f"   Output directory: {output_dir}")
+    print()
+
+    result = package_skill(skill_path, output_dir)
+
+    if result:
+        sys.exit(0)
+    else:
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

package/skills/skill-creator/scripts/quick_validate.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Quick validation script for skills - minimal version
+"""
+
+import sys
+import re
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from encoding_utils import configure_utf8_console, read_text_utf8
+
+# Fix Windows console encoding for Unicode output
+configure_utf8_console()
+
+def validate_skill(skill_path):
+    """Basic validation of a skill"""
+    skill_path = Path(skill_path)
+    
+    # Check SKILL.md exists
+    skill_md = skill_path / 'SKILL.md'
+    if not skill_md.exists():
+        return False, "SKILL.md not found"
+    
+    # Read and validate frontmatter
+    content = read_text_utf8(skill_md)
+    if not content.startswith('---'):
+        return False, "No YAML frontmatter found"
+    
+    # Extract frontmatter
+    match = re.match(r'^---\n(.*?)\n---', content, re.DOTALL)
+    if not match:
+        return False, "Invalid frontmatter format"
+    
+    frontmatter = match.group(1)
+    
+    # Check required fields
+    if 'name:' not in frontmatter:
+        return False, "Missing 'name' in frontmatter"
+    if 'description:' not in frontmatter:
+        return False, "Missing 'description' in frontmatter"
+    
+    # Extract name for validation
+    name_match = re.search(r'name:\s*(.+)', frontmatter)
+    if name_match:
+        name = name_match.group(1).strip()
+        # Check naming convention (hyphen-case: lowercase with hyphens)
+        if not re.match(r'^[a-z0-9-]+$', name):
+            return False, f"Name '{name}' should be hyphen-case (lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens only)"
+        if name.startswith('-') or name.endswith('-') or '--' in name:
+            return False, f"Name '{name}' cannot start/end with hyphen or contain consecutive hyphens"
+
+    # Extract and validate description
+    desc_match = re.search(r'description:\s*(.+)', frontmatter)
+    if desc_match:
+        description = desc_match.group(1).strip()
+        # Check for angle brackets
+        if '<' in description or '>' in description:
+            return False, "Description cannot contain angle brackets (< or >)"
+
+    return True, "Skill is valid!"
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    if len(sys.argv) != 2:
+        print("Usage: python quick_validate.py <skill_directory>")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    
+    valid, message = validate_skill(sys.argv[1])
+    print(message)
+    sys.exit(0 if valid else 1)