# Skill From Masters

> Create AI skills based on proven methodologies from domain experts Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/skill-from-masters-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/skill-from-masters-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/skill-from-masters-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/skill-from-masters-2

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# Skill From Masters

Stand on the shoulders of giants — Create AI skills built on proven methodologies from domain experts.

## When to Use

When user wants to create a new skill and needs expert methodologies.

## Methodology Database

### Writing

- Barbara Minto: Pyramid Principle
- William Zinsser: On Writing Well
- Amazon: 6-pager narrative format

### Product

- Marty Cagan: Problem-first PRDs
- Teresa Torres: Outcome-focused requirements
- Gibson Biddle: Product strategy

### Sales

- Neil Rackham: SPIN Selling
- Challenger Sale
- MEDDIC

### User Research

- Rob Fitzpatrick: The Mom Test
- Steve Portigal: Interviewing Users
- JTBD framework

### Engineering

- Martin Fowler: Refactoring
- Robert Martin: Clean Code
- Kent Beck: TDD

## Workflow

1. Identify the skill domain
2. Search local methodology database
3. Find golden examples
4. Identify anti-patterns
5. Cross-validate across sources
6. Generate final skill with expert principles

## Output Format

Generate skill in OpenCode .mdc format:

- Frontmatter with name, description, model
- Clear instructions
- Examples
- Tool usage patterns

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