# 080 Workflows A52616fc

> Workflow Patterns

- Skill: `tools-only/080-workflows-a52616fc` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/080-workflows-a52616fc`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/080-workflows-a52616fc/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/080-workflows-a52616fc

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# Workflow Patterns

## Sequential Workflows

For complex tasks, break operations into clear, sequential steps. It is often helpful to give Claude an overview of the process towards the beginning of SKILL.md:

```markdown
Filling a PDF form involves these steps:

1. Analyze the form (run analyze_form.py)
2. Create field mapping (edit fields.json)
3. Validate mapping (run validate_fields.py)
4. Fill the form (run fill_form.py)
5. Verify output (run verify_output.py)
```

## Conditional Workflows

For tasks with branching logic, guide Claude through decision points:

```markdown
1. Determine the modification type:
   **Creating new content?** -> Follow "Creation workflow" below
   **Editing existing content?** -> Follow "Editing workflow" below

2. Creation workflow: [steps]
3. Editing workflow: [steps]
```