search-skill▌
gbsoss/skill-from-masters · updated Apr 8, 2026
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Search and recommend Claude Code skills from trusted marketplaces based on user requirements.
- ›Searches across six curated sources in priority order: anthropics/skills, ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills, travisvn/awesome-claude-skills, skills.sh, ClawHub, and skillsmp.com
- ›Filters results by community verification (10+ stars), maintenance status (updated within 6 months), and security checks for suspicious code patterns
- ›Ranks recommendations using a weighted scoring system that prioriti
Search Skill
Search and recommend Claude Code Skills from trusted marketplaces based on user requirements.
When to Use
When users describe a need and want to find an existing Skill to solve it.
Examples:
- "Is there a skill that can auto-generate changelogs?"
- "Find me a skill for frontend design"
- "I need a skill that can automate browser actions"
Data Sources (by trust level)
Tier 1 - Official / High Trust (show first)
| Source | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| anthropics/skills | github.com/anthropics/skills | Official examples, most reliable |
| ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills | github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills | Hand-picked, 12k+ stars |
Tier 2 - Community Curated (secondary)
| Source | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| travisvn/awesome-claude-skills | github.com/travisvn/awesome-claude-skills | Community curated, 21k+ stars |
| skills.sh | skills.sh | Vercel's official directory |
Tier 2.5 - Large Community Registry
| Source | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ClawHub | clawhub.ai | OpenClaw official skill registry, 5000+ community skills, vector search powered |
Tier 3 - Aggregators (use with caution)
| Source | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| skillsmp.com | skillsmp.com | Auto-scraped, requires extra filtering |
Search Process
Step 1: Parse User Intent
Extract from user description:
- Core functionality keywords (e.g., changelog, browser, frontend)
- Use case (e.g., development, testing, design)
- Special requirements (e.g., language support, specific framework)
Step 2: Multi-Source Search
IMPORTANT: Only search these 6 sources. Do NOT search the entire internet.
Search by priority:
1. Search Tier 1 (official/high trust) first
2. If fewer than 5 results, continue to Tier 2
3. If still insufficient, search Tier 2.5 (ClawHub - large volume, check quality)
4. If still insufficient, search Tier 3 with strict filtering
5. If still nothing found, tell user honestly - do NOT expand to other sources
Allowed search queries (use site: to restrict):
site:github.com/anthropics/skills {keywords}
site:github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills {keywords}
site:github.com/travisvn/awesome-claude-skills {keywords}
site:skills.sh {keywords}
site:clawhub.ai {keywords}
site:skillsmp.com {keywords}
Search methods:
- GitHub repos: Use
site:github.com/{repo}to restrict search scope - skills.sh: WebFetch to scrape search results from skills.sh only
- ClawHub: WebFetch
clawhub.ai/skills?q={keywords}to search the registry - skillsmp.com: WebFetch with additional verification
Do NOT:
- Search the entire web
- Use broad queries without
site:restriction - Include results from unknown sources
Step 3: Quality Filtering (Critical)
Must filter out the following:
| Filter Condition | Reason |
|---|---|
| GitHub stars < 10 | Not community verified |
| Last update > 6 months ago | Possibly abandoned |
| No SKILL.md file | Non-standard format |
| README too sparse | Quality concerns |
| Contains suspicious code patterns | Security risk |
Security checks:
- Requests sensitive permissions (e.g., ~/.ssh, env variables)
- External network requests to unknown domains
- Contains eval() or dynamic code execution
- Modifies system files
Step 4: Rank Results
Scoring formula:
Score = Source Weight × 0.4 + Stars Weight × 0.3 + Recency Weight × 0.2 + Relevance × 0.1
Source weights:
- Tier 1: 1.0
- Tier 2: 0.7
- Tier 2.5 (ClawHub): 0.55
- Tier 3: 0.4
Step 5: Format Output
Return Top 5-10 results:
## Found X relevant Skills
### Recommended
1. **[skill-name](github-url)** - Source: anthropics/skills
- Function: xxx
- Stars: xxx | Last updated: xxx
- Install: `/plugin marketplace add xxx`
### Worth considering
2. **[skill-name](github-url)** - Source: ComposioHQ
...
### Not recommended (for reference only)
- [skill-name](url) - Reason: low stars / not maintained
Example
User: Is there a skill that helps write commit messages?
Search process:
- Extract keywords: commit, message, git
- Search Tier 1: Found git-commit-assistant in anthropics/skills
- Search Tier 2: Found semantic-commit in ComposioHQ
- Filter: Exclude results with stars < 10
- Rank: Official sources first
Output:
## Found 3 relevant Skills
### Recommended
1. **git-commit-assistant** - Source: anthropics/skills (official)
- Function: Generate semantic commit messages
- Install: `/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-code`
2. **semantic-commit** - Source: ComposioHQ
- Function: Follow conventional commits spec
- Stars: 890 | Last updated: 2 weeks ago
Important Notes
- Never recommend unverified Skills - Better to recommend fewer than to recommend risky ones
- Stay cautious with Tier 3 sources - Results from skillsmp.com must be double-checked
- If nothing suitable is found - Tell the user honestly, suggest using skill-from-masters to create their own
- Security concerns - Clearly inform users of risks, let them decide
How to use search-skill on Cursor
AI-first code editor with Composer
Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add search-skill
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches search-skill from GitHub repository gbsoss/skill-from-masters and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate search-skill. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /search-skill) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★30 reviews- ★★★★★Fatima Gupta· Dec 28, 2024
search-skill has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 20, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: search-skill is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Kofi Mehta· Dec 20, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: search-skill is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Wang· Nov 19, 2024
search-skill fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 11, 2024
We added search-skill from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Nia Singh· Nov 11, 2024
We added search-skill from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Thompson· Oct 10, 2024
We added search-skill from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Oct 2, 2024
search-skill fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Nia Ghosh· Oct 2, 2024
search-skill fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Aisha Mensah· Sep 25, 2024
Keeps context tight: search-skill is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
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