tools-only Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with Fullstack Dev Skills Plugin in minutes!
Installation (Choose One)
Marketplace (Recommended)
# Add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add jeffallan/claude-skills
# Install the plugin
/plugin install fullstack-dev-skills@jeffallan
# Restart Claude Code when prompted
Install from GitHub
claude plugin install https://github.com/jeffallan/claude-skills
Local Development
cp -r ./skills/* ~/.claude/skills/
Restart Claude Code after copying.
Test Your Installation
Try these commands to verify skills are working:
# Test NestJS Expert
"Help me implement JWT authentication in NestJS"
# Test React Expert
"Create a custom React hook for form validation"
# Test Debugging Wizard
"Debug this memory leak in my Node.js application"
# Test Security Reviewer
"Review this code for security vulnerabilities"
First Steps
1. Understand What You Have
- 12 Language Experts (Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, C++, Swift, Kotlin, C#, PHP, Java, SQL, JavaScript)
- 10 Backend Framework Experts (NestJS, Django, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Laravel, Rails, .NET Core, etc.)
- 7 Frontend & Mobile Experts (React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, React Native, Flutter)
- Plus: Infrastructure, DevOps, Security, Architecture, Testing, and more
2. Common Use Cases
Starting a New Feature
You: "I need to implement a user profile feature in my NestJS API with authentication"
Claude: [Activates NestJS Expert + Secure Code Guardian]
Debugging an Issue
You: "My React app has a memory leak, help me debug it"
Claude: [Activates Debugging Wizard + React Expert]
Code Review
You: "Review this authentication implementation for security issues"
Claude: [Activates Code Reviewer + Security Reviewer]
Setting Up Infrastructure
You: "Help me set up monitoring for my FastAPI application"
Claude: [Activates Monitoring Expert + FastAPI Expert]
3. Best Practices
Be Specific About Tech Stack ✅ "Help me implement pagination in my FastAPI endpoint" ❌ "Help me implement pagination"
Mention Security When Relevant ✅ "Implement user authentication in Django with proper security" ✅ "Review this code for security issues"
Combine Skills ✅ "Design the architecture and implement a microservices system" ✅ "Implement this feature and add comprehensive tests"
4. Skill Activation Examples
| Your Request | Skills Activated |
|---|---|
| "Implement GraphQL in NestJS" | NestJS Expert |
| "Debug this async issue" | Debugging Wizard |
| "Review this PR" | Code Reviewer |
| "Set up CI/CD pipeline" | DevOps Engineer |
| "Create E2E tests with Playwright" | Playwright Expert, Test Master |
| "Design a scalable architecture" | Architecture Designer |
| "Implement secure password hashing" | Secure Code Guardian |
| "Scan code for vulnerabilities" | Security Reviewer |
Tips for Maximum Effectiveness
1. Provide Context
Include relevant information:
- Framework/language you're using
- What you're trying to accomplish
- Any constraints or requirements
- Error messages (if debugging)
2. Ask for Multiple Perspectives
"Review this authentication code for both security and performance issues"
[Activates: Security Reviewer + Code Reviewer]
3. Follow Recommended Workflows
New Feature: Requirements → Design → Implement → Test → Review → Deploy
- Feature Forge (requirements)
- Architecture Designer (design)
- Fullstack Guardian + Framework Expert (implement)
- Test Master + Playwright Expert (test)
- Code Reviewer + Security Reviewer (review)
- DevOps Engineer (deploy)
- Monitoring Expert (observe)
4. Reference the Guides
README.md- Overview and installationSKILLS_GUIDE.md- Detailed skill referenceCONTRIBUTING.md- How to customize/extend
Troubleshooting
Skills Not Activating?
- Restart Claude Code after installation
- Check skill files exist:
ls ~/.claude/skills/ - Be more specific with framework/technology names
- Try explicitly mentioning the skill name: "Use the NestJS Expert to help me..."
Need Help?
- Check
SKILLS_GUIDE.mdfor skill-specific guidance - Review individual
skills/*/SKILL.mdfiles - Open an issue on GitHub
What's Next?
Explore Skills
Browse skills/ directory to see what each skill offers.
Customize
Edit any SKILL.md to match your team's conventions.
Contribute
Add your own skills! See CONTRIBUTING.md.
Share
If you find this useful, share with your team:
# They can install with one command
claude plugin install https://github.com/jeffallan/claude-skills
Quick Reference Card
Print or save this for quick reference:
FRAMEWORKS
├─ Backend: NestJS | Django | FastAPI
├─ Frontend: React
└─ Mobile: React Native | Flutter
WORKFLOWS
├─ Requirements: Feature Forge
├─ Implementation: Fullstack Guardian + Framework Expert
├─ Testing: Test Master + Playwright Expert
├─ Review: Code Reviewer + Security Reviewer
├─ Deploy: DevOps Engineer
├─ Monitor: Monitoring Expert
├─ Debug: Debugging Wizard
└─ Design: Architecture Designer
SECURITY
├─ Writing: Secure Code Guardian
└─ Reviewing: Security Reviewer
DOCUMENTATION
└─ Code Documenter (OpenAPI, JSDoc, Docstrings)
Support
- 📖 Documentation: Check README.md and SKILLS_GUIDE.md
- 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
- 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- 🤝 Contributing: See CONTRIBUTING.md
Happy coding! 🚀