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30,214 skills from 1,265 repositories · updated 19 minutes ago
30,212 skills
- python-type-safetywshobson/agentsPython type safety with type hints, generics, protocols, and strict type checking. Use when adding type annotations, implementing generic classes, defining structural interfaces, or configuring mypy/pyright.EngineeringNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- uv-package-managerwshobson/agentsMaster the uv package manager for fast Python dependency management, virtual environments, and modern Python project workflows. Use when setting up Python projects, managing dependencies, or optimizing Python development workflows with uv.EngineeringNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- bats-testing-patternswshobson/agentsMaster Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) for comprehensive shell script testing. Use when writing tests for shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or requiring test-driven development of shell utilities.TestingNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- gke-networkinggoogle/skillsPlans, configures, and manages core GKE cluster networking. Covers private clusters, VPC-native configurations, DNS, node egress, Dataplane V2, and IP planning. Use when designing GKE networking layouts, configuring private clusters, setting up Dataplane V2, planning GKE IP ranges, or managing VPC- native cluster modes. Don't use for application ingress, load balancing, or service networking (use gke-service-networking instead).OfficialPlanningNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
- saga-orchestrationwshobson/agentsImplement saga patterns for distributed transactions and cross-aggregate workflows. Use this skill when implementing distributed transactions across microservices where 2PC is unavailable, designing compensating actions for failed order workflows that span inventory, payment, and shipping services, building event-driven saga coordinators for travel booking systems that must roll back hotel, flight, and car rental reservations atomically, or debugging stuck saga states in production where compensation steps never complete.EngineeringNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- research-grantsK-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skillsSupports research proposal preparation and review for NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and Taiwan NSTC, including opportunity-specific requirements, aims, review criteria, budgets, broader impacts, forms, and resubmissions. Use for investigator-authored grant development, compliance matrices, and proposal critiques.ScienceNo warnings★ 54.4K↓ —
- turborepo-cachingwshobson/agentsConfigure Turborepo for efficient monorepo builds with local and remote caching. Use when setting up Turborepo, optimizing build pipelines, or implementing distributed caching.OtherNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- spanner-basicsgoogle/skillsAssists in provisioning instances and databases, designing performant schemas, and querying data in Cloud Spanner on Google Cloud. Use when designing primary keys, writing SQL queries or client library code, or diagnosing performance issues.OfficialDataNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
- grounded-vaultwshobson/agentsUse when maintaining a durable Markdown knowledge store that agents compile from sources, when every number or quote in a wiki page must trace back to an immutable source, or when compiled pages need cheap drift detection against the code they describe. Teaches the raw/wiki/archive layout, per-claim provenance links, and git fingerprints for zero-token staleness checks.EngineeringNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- database-migrationwshobson/agentsExecute database migrations across ORMs and platforms with zero-downtime strategies, data transformation, and rollback procedures. Use when migrating databases, changing schemas, performing data transformations, or implementing zero-downtime deployment strategies.DataNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- dependency-upgradewshobson/agentsManage major dependency version upgrades with compatibility analysis, staged rollout, and comprehensive testing. Use when upgrading framework versions, updating major dependencies, or managing breaking changes in libraries.TestingNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- cloud-run-basicsgoogle/skillsManages Cloud Run services, jobs, and worker pools. Use when you need to deploy applications responding to HTTP requests (services), run event-triggered or scheduled tasks (jobs), or handle always-on pull-based background processing (worker pools).OfficialDevOpsNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
- gke-workload-scalinggoogle/skillsManages scaling for GKE workloads using HPA and VPA. Use when configuring Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA), configuring Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA), or applying best practices for GKE workload autoscaling. Do not use for cluster-level autoscaling (Cluster Autoscaler), static cluster sizing, or configuring node-level machine styles directly.OfficialOtherNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
- auth-implementation-patternswshobson/agentsMaster authentication and authorization patterns including JWT, OAuth2, session management, and RBAC to build secure, scalable access control systems. Use when implementing auth systems, securing APIs, or debugging security issues.SecurityNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- ot-icssickn33/agentic-awesome-skillsAuthorized OT/ICS security assessment: Purdue-model zoning review, PLC/SCADA exposure, industrial protocol discovery, and passive-first evaluation discipline.SecurityNo warnings★ 48.4K↓ —Also in 1 other repo
- gke-backup-drgoogle/skillsConfigures Backup for GKE: the BackupRestore cluster addon, BackupPlan and RestorePlan resources, restore workflows, and CMEK-encrypted backups. Use for backup policies, disaster recovery, or GKE cluster restores. Don't use for database backups.OfficialDataNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
- projection-patternswshobson/agentsBuild read models and projections from event streams. Use when implementing CQRS read sides, building materialized views, or optimizing query performance in event-sourced systems.OtherNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- defi-protocol-templateswshobson/agentsImplement DeFi protocols with production-ready templates for staking, AMMs, governance, and flash loans. Use when building decentralized finance applications or smart contract protocols.FinanceNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- kpi-dashboard-designwshobson/agentsDesign effective KPI dashboards with metrics selection, visualization best practices, and real-time monitoring patterns. Use this skill when building an executive SaaS metrics dashboard tracking MRR, churn, and LTV/CAC ratios; designing an operations center with live service health and request throughput; creating a cohort retention analysis view for a product team; or debugging a dashboard where metrics contradict each other due to inconsistent calculation methodology.DesignNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- gke-upgradesgoogle/skillsPlans, executes, and validates Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster upgrades and maintenance operations for both Standard and Autopilot clusters. Produces upgrade plans, pre/post-upgrade checklists, maintenance runbooks with gcloud commands, release channel strategy, and troubleshooting guides. Handles node pool upgrade strategies (surge, blue-green), version compatibility, PDB management, and workload-specific concerns (stateful, GPU, operators). Use this skill whenever the user mentions GKE upgrades, Kubernetes version bumps, node pool maintenance, GKE patching, cluster version management, release channel selection, maintenance windows, surge upgrades, stuck upgrades, or any GKE lifecycle management task — even casual mentions like "we need to upgrade our clusters" or "plan our next GKE maintenance" or "our upgrade is stuck." Don't use for GKE cluster creation, application onboarding, general networking/routing setup, or security policy configurations (use gke-basics or relevant GKE skills instead).OfficialSecurityNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
- gke-batch-hpcgoogle/skillsRuns batch and HPC workloads on GKE, utilizing job queues and parallel processing. Use when running GKE batch jobs, configuring GKE HPC, or setting up GKE job queues. Don't use for standard web application deployments (use gke-app-onboarding instead).OfficialDevOpsNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
- employment-contract-templateswshobson/agentsCreate employment contracts, offer letters, and HR policy documents following legal best practices. Use when drafting employment agreements, creating HR policies, or standardizing employment documentation.LegalNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- vector-index-tuningwshobson/agentsOptimize vector index performance for latency, recall, and memory. Use when tuning HNSW parameters, selecting quantization strategies, or scaling vector search infrastructure.DevOpsNo warnings★ 41.6K↓ —
- gke-basicsgoogle/skillsManages core GKE cluster provisioning, credentials, Autopilot vs Standard selection, and workload deployment. Use when creating GKE clusters, fetching kubectl credentials, or deciding between Autopilot and Standard modes. Don't use for Workload Identity (use gke-workload-identity), GKE networking (use gke-networking), security hardening (use gke-platform-security or gke-workload-security), or cluster upgrades (use gke-upgrades).OfficialSecurityNo warnings★ 21.5K↓ —
before-you-build
wshobson/agents
DesignUpdated 18 hours ago
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Pre-build product and feature risk review for founders, product managers, and AI-assisted builders. Use this skill when the user is about to build a landing page, MVP, SaaS product, internal tool, agent workflow, or major feature and needs to check demand, positioning, monetization, retention, trust, distribution, and adoption risk before implementation starts.
Install
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill before-you-build -a claude-code
Installs to .claude/skills/before-you-build/ · Each command fetches the skill straight from GitHub with the open skills CLI.
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Instructions onlyNo network use seenLicence: MIT
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