Imported from martincjarvis/development-skills (skills/using-skill-library/SKILL.md). Install upstream with npx skills add martincjarvis/development-skills --skill using-skill-library. Copyright stays with the author.

Using Skill Library

Name: using-skill-library
Author: martincjarvis

Intent

Ensure every session starts with the correct skill inventory, priority rules, and workflow discipline.

When to Use

At the start of any session before taking action.
Before asking clarifying questions.

Precondition Failure Signal

Work begins without loading the skills table.
Skills are applied without checking trigger conditions.
Planning begins without establishing the required workflow.

Postcondition Success Signal

Skill front matter (name + description) is loaded from skills/**/SKILL.md.
Priority and conflict rules are loaded from docs/principles.md.
Relevant skills are identified and announced before acting.

Process

Inventory: Read each skill's front matter (name, description) from skills/**/SKILL.md.
Principles: Read docs/principles.md for priority and conflicts.
Trigger Check: Match the task to relevant skills.
Announce: State which skills apply and why.
Plan: Use brainstorming then writing-plans for multi-step work.

Example Test / Validation

Session begins with an explicit list of applicable skills and a plan request.

Common Red Flags / Guardrail Violations

"I'll check skills after I look around."
Acting before announcing applied skills.
Skipping planning because the task feels small.

Recommended Review Personas

Tech Lead - validates scope and priority adherence.
Software Engineer - validates correct skill selection.

Skill Priority

P2 - Consistency & Governance

Conflict Resolution Rules

If skill selection is ambiguous, ask before proceeding.

Conceptual Dependencies

brainstorming
writing-plans
documentation-as-code

Classification

Governance
Core

Notes

This is the "session bootstrap" skill.

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