metaskill-triggering

Skill trigger activation fails when frontmatter descriptions lack clear keyword variants or a specific Use when clause. Optimizing the name and description combination with diverse user phrases ensures reliable firing across contexts.

To write frontmatter descriptions that reliably trigger, include diverse keyword variants, anticipated user phrases, and a clear Use when clause while maintaining field constraints. This combination ensures the skill fires when users mention trigger-related terms.

The best way to debug non-triggering skills is to refine the frontmatter description by verifying it includes diverse keyword variants and a clear Use when clause. This ensures the activation logic matches user intent across deployments.

Keyword variants and user phrases improve activation reliability by expanding the semantic match between user queries and frontmatter descriptions. Including these variants alongside a Use when clause ensures the skill fires across diverse contexts.

Updating the SKILL.md frontmatter description fixes missed activation events by adding a rich, keyword-dense description and a clear Use when clause. This ensures the trigger logic reliably matches user mentions across deployments.

Update skill trigger configurations when activation misses occur or when users mention trigger-related keywords that fail to fire. Refining frontmatter descriptions with diverse variants and a Use when clause maintains reliable activation across contexts.