Topic: python
1,527 skills in this topic.
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reference-documentation
Create exhaustive technical references, API documentation, and searchable reference materials. Use when building API docs, configuration references, or complete technical specifications.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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release-prep
Use when preparing a production release or release candidate - provides a checklist-driven workflow for validation, versioning, build optimization, documentation updates, and deployment readiness.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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research-methodology
Structured research using sophisticated query design, source vetting, and synthesis techniques. Use when conducting competitive analysis, market scans, historical investigations, or trend research.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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root-cause-tracing
Use when errors occur deep in execution and you need to trace back to find the original trigger - systematically traces bugs backward through call stack, adding instrumentation when needed, to identify source of invalid data or incorrect behavior
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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session-management
Use when loading, saving, or reflecting on session context - provides structured workflows for session lifecycle management and reflection outputs.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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skill-creator
Guide for creating effective skills. Use when users want to create a new skill (or update an existing skill) that extends Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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system-design
Use when designing system architecture, APIs, components, or data models - provides a structured design workflow with validation and documentation outputs.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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task-orchestration
Use when coordinating complex tasks with orchestration, delegation, or parallel workstreams - provides structured workflows for orchestrate:brainstorm, orchestrate:spawn, and orchestrate:task.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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test-generation
Use when generating tests for new or existing code to improve coverage - provides a structured workflow for analyzing code, creating tests, and validating coverage goals.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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testing-anti-patterns
Use when writing or changing tests, adding mocks, or tempted to add test-only methods to production code - prevents testing mock behavior, production pollution with test-only methods, and mocking without understanding dependencies
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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testing-skills-with-subagents
Use when creating or editing skills, before deployment, to verify they work under pressure and resist rationalization - applies RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to process documentation by running baseline without skill, writing to address failures, iterating to close loopholes
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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tool-selection
Use when selecting between MCP tools based on task complexity and requirements - provides a structured selection workflow and decision rationale.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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tutorial-design
Design and write hands-on tutorials with progressive disclosure, exercises, and troubleshooting sections. Use when creating learning content, workshops, or step-by-step guides.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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using-git-worktrees
Use when starting feature work that needs isolation from current workspace or before executing implementation plans - creates isolated git worktrees with smart directory selection and safety verification
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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vibe-security
This skill helps Claude write secure web applications. Use when working on any web application to ensure security best practices are followed.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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webapp-testing
Toolkit for interacting with and testing local web applications using Playwright. Use when verifying frontend functionality, debugging UI behavior, capturing browser screenshots, and viewing browser logs.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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skill-creator
Guide for creating effective skills. This skill should be used when users want to create a new skill (or update an existing skill) that extends Codex's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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concept-forge
Score concepts on impact/delight/effort and pick a 1-day spike.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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finishing-a-development-branch
Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work - guides completion of development work by presenting structured options for merge, PR, or cleanup
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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internal-comms
A set of resources to help write all kinds of internal communications, using company-specific formats. Use when asked to write internal communications (status reports, leadership updates, 3P updates, company newsletters, FAQs, incident reports, project updates, etc.).
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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requirements-discovery
Stakeholder interviews, PRD structure, and scope definition for software requirements elicitation. Use when gathering requirements, defining project scope, or structuring product requirement documents.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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socratic-questioning
Guide discovery through questioning techniques and pattern recognition for Clean Code, GoF design patterns, and architectural decisions. Use when coaching developers, facilitating design discussions, or helping teams discover solutions.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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terraform-best-practices
Terraform infrastructure-as-code best practices for scalable and maintainable cloud infrastructure. Use when writing Terraform modules, managing infrastructure state, or implementing infrastructure automation at scale.
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13
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verification-before-completion
Use when about to claim work is complete, fixed, or passing, before committing or creating PRs - requires running verification commands and confirming output before making any success claims; evidence before assertions always
NickCrew/Claude-Cortex 13