How do I install the Using Skills skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/using-skills in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Using Skills skill do?

Check for relevant skills before starting any task It is listed under Productivity on SkillMD.

Is Using Skills safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: PASS. Capability flags: docs only. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Using Skills?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Using Skills free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Using Skills?

majiayu000 (@majiayu000) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Using Skills by majiayu000 — Agent Skill

Name: Using Skills
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (3 reviews)
Author: majiayu000

File contents

Using CodeAssist Skills

Core Principle

Before starting a task, check if any skills apply. Skills are documented best practices that help you work more effectively.

First Response Protocol

For each request:

Check: Review available skills in .claude/skills/
Read: If a skill applies, read the skill file
Announce: State which skill you're using
- Example: "I'm using the code-review skill to review these changes"
Follow: Execute the skill's protocol

Why Use Skills

Skills represent tested approaches that:

Provide consistent patterns across projects
Include important safety checks
Prevent common mistakes
Save time by avoiding rework

Skill Categories

Core Workflow

brainstorming - Discuss approach before implementation
writing-plans - Break work into tasks
executing-plans - Execute with verification
code-review - Review before completing

Safety

database-backup - Backup before database operations
verification-before-completion - Final checks before declaring done

Testing

test-driven-development - Write tests first
condition-based-waiting - Avoid flaky tests
testing-anti-patterns - Common mistakes to avoid

Workflow

git-workflow - Branching and commits
git-worktrees - Parallel development

Skill Discovery

Task	Relevant Skills
Starting a new feature	brainstorming → writing-plans
Running tests/migrations	database-backup
Adding functionality	test-driven-development
Finishing work	code-review → verification-before-completion
Multiple features	git-worktrees

Tips

Read the skill file rather than relying on memory
Announce which skill you're using for transparency
Follow the skill's checklist if it has one
Skills work best when used consistently

Full Skills Index

See .claude/skills/README.md for the complete list of available skills.

---name: using-skillsdescription: Check for relevant skills before starting any task--- # Using CodeAssist Skills ## Core Principle Before starting a task, check if any skills apply. Skills are documented best practices that help you work more effectively. ## First Response Protocol For each request: 1. **Check**: Review available skills in `.claude/skills/` 2. **Read**: If a skill applies, read the skill file 3. **Announce**: State which skill you're using - Example: "I'm using the code-review skill to review these changes" 4. **Follow**: Execute the skill's protocol ## Why Use Skills Skills represent tested approaches that: - Provide consistent patterns across projects - Include important safety checks - Prevent common mistakes - Save time by avoiding rework ## Skill Categories ### Core Workflow - `brainstorming` - Discuss approach before implementation - `writing-plans` - Break work into tasks - `executing-plans` - Execute with verification - `code-review` - Review before completing ### Safety - `database-backup` - Backup before database operations - `verification-before-completion` - Final checks before declaring done ### Testing - `test-driven-development` - Write tests first - `condition-based-waiting` - Avoid flaky tests - `testing-anti-patterns` - Common mistakes to avoid ### Workflow - `git-workflow` - Branching and commits - `git-worktrees` - Parallel development ## Skill Discovery | Task | Relevant Skills | |------|-----------------| | Starting a new feature | brainstorming → writing-plans | | Running tests/migrations | database-backup | | Adding functionality | test-driven-development | | Finishing work | code-review → verification-before-completion | | Multiple features | git-worktrees | ## Tips - Read the skill file rather than relying on memory - Announce which skill you're using for transparency - Follow the skill's checklist if it has one - Skills work best when used consistently ## Full Skills Index See `.claude/skills/README.md` for the complete list of available skills.

Frequently asked questions

Using Skills