Task	Read
Set skill class and required dimensions	`references/mode-selection.md`
Apply writing constraints for depth vs concision	`references/design-principles.md`
Select structure pattern for this skill	`references/skill-patterns.md`
Select workflow orchestration pattern for process-heavy skills	`references/workflow-patterns.md`
Select output format pattern for deterministic quality	`references/output-patterns.md`
Choose workflow path and required outputs	`references/mode-selection.md`
Load representative synthesis examples by skill type	`references/examples/*.md`
Synthesize external/local sources with depth gates	`references/synthesis-path.md`
Author or update SKILL.md and supporting files	`references/authoring-path.md`
Optimize skill description and trigger precision	`references/description-optimization.md`
Iterate using positive/negative/fix examples	`references/iteration-path.md`
Evaluate behavior and compare baseline vs with-skill (opt-in quantitative)	`references/evaluation-path.md`
Register and validate skill changes	`references/registration-validation.md`

Step 1: Resolve target and path

Resolve target skill path and intended operation (create, update, synthesize, iterate).
Read references/mode-selection.md and select the required path(s).
Classify the skill (workflow-process, integration-documentation, security-review, skill-authoring, generic).
Ask one direct question if class or depth requirements are ambiguous; otherwise state explicit assumptions.

Step 2: Run synthesis when needed

Read references/synthesis-path.md.

Collect and score relevant sources with provenance.
Apply trust and safety rules when ingesting external content.
Produce source-backed decisions and coverage/gap status.
Load one or more profiles from references/examples/*.md when the skill is hybrid.
Enforce baseline source pack for skill-authoring workflows.
Enforce depth gates before moving to authoring.

Read references/iteration-path.md first when selected path includes iteration (for example operation iterate).

Skip this step when selected path does not include iteration.

Read references/authoring-path.md.

Write or update SKILL.md in imperative voice with trigger-rich description.
Create focused reference files and scripts only when justified.
Follow references/skill-patterns.md, references/workflow-patterns.md, and references/output-patterns.md for structure and output determinism.
For authoring/generator skills, include transformed examples in references:
- happy-path
- secure/robust variant
- anti-pattern + corrected version

Read references/description-optimization.md.

Read references/evaluation-path.md.

Run a lightweight qualitative check by default (recommended).
For integration/documentation and skill-authoring skills, include the concise depth rubric from references/evaluation-path.md.
Run deeper eval playbook and quantitative baseline-vs-with-skill only when requested or risk warrants it.
Record outcomes and unresolved risks.

Read references/registration-validation.md.

Return:

Use this skill when tackling tasks related to its primary domain or functionality as described above.

Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.