Skill Updater
Update existing skills based on feedback.
Install
npx skills add dp-archive/archive --skill skill-updater -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- dp-archive/archive1.1k
- Category
- Engineering
- Updated
- 8mo ago
- License
- Complete terms in LICENSE.txt
- Context cost
- Lightabout 988 tokens
- Runs scripts
- Yes, review before use
What it does
Update existing skills based on feedback. Use when users want to improve or modify an existing skill by providing feedback about what needs to change. Triggers on requests like "update this skill", "improve the skill based on feedback", "fix the skill", or when users provide feedback about skill performance.
Skill Updater
This skill provides guidance for updating existing skills based on user feedback.
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- User provides feedback about an existing skill's performance
- User wants to improve or modify a skill
- User reports issues or bugs with a skill
- User wants to add new functionality to an existing skill
Required Inputs
- Skill Path: Path to the skill directory or .skill file to update
- Feedback: Description of what needs to change, improve, or be fixed
Update Process
Step 1: Load and Understand the Skill
Use the analyze_skill.py script to get a quick overview:
scripts/analyze_skill.py <skill-path>
This shows:
- Skill name and description
- SKILL.md line/word count
- All bundled resources (scripts/, references/, assets/)
- Any structural issues
Then read SKILL.md to understand the detailed instructions:
cat <skill-path>/SKILL.md
For .skill files (zip archives), extract first:
unzip <skill-path>.skill -d /tmp/skill-extract/
Step 2: Analyze the Feedback
Categorize the feedback into one or more types:
| Type | Example Feedback | Typical Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Bug fix | "The script fails when..." | Fix scripts, add error handling |
| Missing feature | "It should also support..." | Add new functionality |
| Clarity | "Instructions are confusing" | Improve SKILL.md documentation |
| Performance | "Too slow/uses too much context" | Optimize scripts, reduce SKILL.md |
| Trigger | "Doesn't activate when I say..." | Update description in frontmatter |
Step 3: Plan the Changes
Before making changes, create a clear plan:
- List specific files to modify
- Describe what changes each file needs
- Identify any new files to create or files to delete
- Consider impact on other parts of the skill
Step 4: Implement Changes
Apply changes following skill design principles:
