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skill-activator

Standardize skill descriptions and triggers for reliable invocation in Claude Code plugins.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#ai-assistant#skill-discovery#workflow-guidance#trigger-phrases#skill-activation#invocation-timing#debugging-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xmgrex/ccx-arsenal --skill skill-activator
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-activator
Source: https://github.com/xmgrex/ccx-arsenal/tree/main/plugins/agent-core/skills/skill-activator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xmgrex/ccx-arsenal --skill skill-activator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ensures that skills are discoverable by the AI and invoked at the right moment, reducing missed opportunities and misfires in automated workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery guidance: standardizes how skills describe themselves so the AI can match intents reliably.
  • Invocation timing: provides clear trigger phrases and usage notes to optimize when skills fire.
  • Troubleshooting: helps diagnose why skills are not being called and how to adjust prompts or descriptions.
  • Use Case: When managing multiple skills for a single plugin, ensures the most relevant skill fires for a given user request.

Quick Start

Provide a scenario and ask the AI to map it to the most appropriate skill activator, then verify the skill invocation.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-activator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
Why is my Claude Code plugin skill not being discovered or invoked by the AI?▼

Skills fail invocation when descriptions lack clear trigger phrases or frontmatter metadata. The skill activator standardizes skill descriptions and invocation timing to ensure the AI reliably matches user intents and fires the correct skill.

How do I standardize skill descriptions for reliable AI intent matching?▼

To standardize skill descriptions, enforce a frontmatter-based metadata contract containing the skill name and description, followed by a descriptive body with practical usage guidance, triggers, and testing considerations for reliable AI discovery.

What is the best way to troubleshoot skill misfires in multi-skill workflows?▼

Troubleshoot skill misfires by diagnosing prompt and description mismatches, then refining trigger phrases and invocation timing. The skill activator helps identify why skills are not called and provides adjustments for multi-skill plugin environments.

How do I optimize invocation timing when managing multiple skills in a single plugin?▼

Optimize invocation timing by providing clear trigger phrases and usage notes for each skill. The skill activator maps user scenarios to the most appropriate skill and verifies the correct skill fires for a given request within multi-skill workflows.

Do I need specific frontmatter metadata to make my Claude Code skill discoverable?▼

Yes, discoverable skills require frontmatter metadata defining the name and description. The skill activator enforces this metadata contract alongside a descriptive body to ensure the AI can reliably discover and invoke the skill.

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