Claude skills and agent skills

GitHubSkill

architectural-proposals

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/architectural-proposals/SKILL.md

How to write comprehensive architectural proposals that drive alignment before code is written

GitHubSkill

ci-validation-gates

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/ci-validation-gates/SKILL.md

Defensive CI/CD patterns: semver validation, token checks, retry logic, draft detection — earned from v0.8.22

GitHubSkill

client-compatibility

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/client-compatibility/SKILL.md

Platform detection and adaptive spawning for CLI vs VS Code vs other surfaces

GitHubSkill

cli-wiring

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/cli-wiring/SKILL.md

Bug class: Commands implemented in packages/squad-cli/src/cli/commands/ but never routed in cli-entry.ts. Use dynamic await import() for command modules to keep startup fast (lazy loading).

GitHubSkill

coordinator-init-mode

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/coordinator-init-mode/SKILL.md

The complete two-phase Init Mode protocol the Squad coordinator runs when no team exists yet in the current repo. Phase 1 = propose the team (no files created, wait for user confirm). Phase 2 = create .squad/ scaffolding, casting state, .gitattributes for merge drivers, and the always-on built-ins (Scribe, Ralph, Rai, Fact Checker). Loaded on demand when the coordinator detects no .squad/team.md exists.

GitHubSkill

coordinator-response-mode

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/coordinator-response-mode/SKILL.md

Selecting WHO handles work is the Routing table; selecting HOW they handle it (Direct, Lightweight, Standard, Full) is Response Mode. This skill contains the complete decision table, exemplar prompts for each mode, the Lightweight spawn template, and the upgrade rules. Squad coordinator loads this on demand once routing has identified the agent — to pick the right ceremony level for the task.

GitHubSkill

coordinator-source-of-truth

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/coordinator-source-of-truth/SKILL.md

The complete file-by-file source-of-truth hierarchy for Squad: which files are authoritative, which are derived/append-only, who may write each one, who may read each one, and the precedence rules when they conflict. Squad coordinator loads this on demand when it needs to resolve a write conflict, decide where a piece of state belongs, or answer a 'who owns this file' question.

GitHubSkill

cross-machine-coordination

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/cross-machine-coordination/SKILL.md

Enables squad agents on different machines to share work via git-based task queuing

GitHubSkill

cross-squad-communication

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/cross-squad-communication/SKILL.md

Protocol for sending queries, delegating tasks, and sharing context between independent Squad instances across different repositories

GitHubSkill

cross-squad

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/cross-squad/SKILL.md

Coordinating work across multiple Squad instances — discovery, delegation, and disambiguation when the user says 'squad' (the product) vs casual English 'group of agents'.

Often used withsquad-commands

GitHubSkill

distributed-mesh

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/distributed-mesh/SKILL.md

How to coordinate with squads on different machines using git as transport

GitHubSkill

docs-standards

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/docs-standards/SKILL.md

Microsoft Style Guide + Squad-specific documentation patterns

GitHubSkill

e2e-template-testing

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/e2e-template-testing/SKILL.md

End-to-end validation of coordinator and agent template changes

GitHubSkill

economy-mode

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/economy-mode/SKILL.md

Shifts Layer 3 model selection to cost-optimized alternatives when economy mode is active.

GitHubSkill

error-recovery

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/error-recovery/SKILL.md

Standard recovery patterns for all squad agents. When something fails, adapt — don't just report the failure.

GitHubSkill

external-comms

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/external-comms/SKILL.md

PAO workflow for scanning, drafting, and presenting community responses with human review gate

GitHubSkill

fact-checking

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/fact-checking/SKILL.md

Review and validate claims using counter-hypothesis testing. Use when verifying technical content, checking references, validating API endpoints, or performing quality assurance on deliverables.

GitHubReads credentialsSkill

gh-auth-isolation

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/gh-auth-isolation/SKILL.md

Safely manage multiple GitHub identities (EMU + personal) in agent workflows

GitHubSkill

github-multi-account

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/github-multi-account/SKILL.md

Detect and set up account-locked gh aliases for multi-account GitHub. The AI reads this skill, detects accounts, asks the user which is personal/work, and runs the setup automatically.

GitHubDeletes or force-pushesSkill

git-workflow

github/gh-aw/.squad/templates/skills/git-workflow/SKILL.md

Squad branching model: dev-first workflow with insiders preview channel

Often used withsquad-commands·ci-cd-pipelines