# Skill Creator Common Errors

> Sub-skill of skill-creator: Common Errors.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/skill-creator-common-errors` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/skill-creator-common-errors`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/skill-creator-common-errors/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/skill-creator-common-errors

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# Common Errors

## Common Errors


**Error: Skill not triggering**
- Cause: Description too vague or doesn't match user intent
- Solution: Rewrite description with specific use cases and action verbs

**Error: Skill content too large**
- Cause: Too much content in single SKILL.md
- Solution: Move large examples to resources/ folder, keep SKILL.md under 500 lines

**Error: Circular skill references**
- Cause: Skills reference each other in loops
- Solution: Review related_skills, ensure DAG structure

**Error: Outdated code examples**
- Cause: Dependencies or APIs changed
- Solution: Test examples regularly, update version history