Claude Skills by FerroxLabs

Shell scripting mastery. shell scripting patterns, error handling (set -euo pipefail), argument parsing, signal handling, process management, text processing (awk, sed, jq), portable scripts, script testing, common utility scripts. Use when the user asks about shell scripter, shell scripter best practices, or needs guidance on shell scripter implementation. Do NOT use when the user needs a different specialized skill or is asking about an unrelated technology domain.

SSL/TLS management. Certificate lifecycle, Let's Encrypt automation, certificate chains, cipher suite configuration, HSTS, certificate pinning, mutual TLS, wildcard vs SAN certs, OCSP stapling, renewal automation. Use when the user asks about ssl engineer, ssl engineer best practices, or needs guidance on ssl engineer implementation. Do NOT use when the user needs a different specialized skill or is asking about an unrelated technology domain.

Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Module design, state management (remote backends), workspace strategy, resource lifecycle, data sources, provisioners, Terraform Cloud, drift detection, import existing infrastructure, testing IaC. Use when the user asks about terraform engineer, terraform engineer best practices, or needs guidance on terraform engineer implementation. Do NOT use when the user needs a different specialized skill or is asking about an unrelated technology domain.

Teaches learners to construct academic arguments using the claim-evidence-warrant structure with counterargument and rebuttal. This education skill focuses on argument CONSTRUCTION as a learning skill -- distinct from the writing category skill that focuses on producing academic argument TEXT. Use when a learner asks to build an academic argument, structure a thesis defense, learn argumentation, or practice claim-evidence-warrant reasoning. Do NOT use for writing the full academic paper (use ...

Teaches learners paraphrasing, quotation, attribution, and plagiarism avoidance skills for academic writing. Produces practice exercises and self-checks for maintaining academic integrity -- not a policy document. Use when a learner asks about avoiding plagiarism, learning to paraphrase, understanding citation requirements, or practicing attribution in academic writing. Do NOT use for citation format specifics (use `citation-management`), for writing the paper itself (use writing category ski...

Creates active recall self-test question sets from study material for learners. Generates specific, varied questions that force retrieval rather than passive re-reading, with verification answers -- producing the actual practice materials, not advice about active recall. Use when a learner asks to create practice questions, self-test materials, or retrieval practice exercises from their study content. Do NOT use for spaced repetition scheduling (use `spaced-repetition`), for flashcard creatio...

Creates annotated bibliography entries with summary, evaluation, and relevance notes for learners compiling research sources. Produces complete annotated entries -- not a guide on what annotated bibliographies are. Use when a learner asks to create an annotated bibliography, write source annotations, summarize and evaluate sources for a research project. Do NOT use for finding sources (use `literature-search`), for evaluating single sources (use `source-evaluation`), or for citation formattin...

Practical guide to applying Stoic, Existentialist, and Pragmatist philosophy to daily life, featuring structured exercises, journaling practices, decision-making frameworks, mindset techniques, and reading pathways for integrating philosophical wisdom into personal growth and everyday challenges. Use when the user asks about applied philosophy, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of applied philosophy or requir...

Arabic language learning expertise covering Modern Standard Arabic vs dialects, Arabic script and handwriting, root-and-pattern morphology system, pronunciation of emphatic and guttural sounds, cultural context and etiquette, dialect selection guidance, study strategies, and curated resources for Arabic acquisition at all levels. Use when the user asks about arabic learner, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope o...

Argument mapping expertise covering premise identification, logical structure analysis, deductive and inductive reasoning patterns, counterargument construction, fallacy detection, visual argument diagramming, Toulmin model application, and tools for clear thinking and effective argumentation in professional and academic contexts. Use when the user asks about argument mapping specialist, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outsi...

Comprehensive guide to nurturing creativity in children through age-appropriate art projects and techniques, material recommendations by age, understanding process art versus product art, building creative confidence, displaying children's artwork, teaching art concepts (color, line, shape, texture), and exploring famous artists for inspiration. Use when the user asks about art for kids or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.

Creates complete assessment instruments (tests, quizzes, performance tasks, projects) with item rationale, point values, answer keys, and alignment to learning objectives. Produces a ready-to-use assessment document for educators, applying assessment theory to ensure validity and reliability. Use when an educator asks to create a test, quiz, exam, performance task, or assessment rubric for a specific unit or set of learning objectives. Do NOT use for rubric-only creation (use `rubric-creation...

Creates analytical book summaries with key ideas, core arguments, notable quotes, and application notes for learners. Produces a structured reading summary that captures the book's contribution -- not a book report or review. Use when a learner asks to summarize a book, extract key ideas from a reading, create reading notes, or synthesize a book's main arguments. Do NOT use for academic literature reviews (use `literature-search`), for note taking during reading (use `cornell-notes`), or for ...

Creates professional certification exam preparation plans with domain coverage, time allocation, practice resources, and study strategies calibrated to the specific certification's exam format and weighting. Use when a professional asks to prepare for a certification exam (PMP, AWS, CPA, CISSP, etc.), create a cert study plan, or strategize for a professional exam. Do NOT use for academic exam preparation (use `exam-prep-plan`), for general skill building (use `learning-path`), or for languag...

Creates citation organization systems and format guides for learners managing academic sources. Produces a citation management plan with format examples for the learner's chosen style (APA, MLA, Chicago) -- not a citation generator. Use when a learner asks to organize their citations, set up a citation system, understand citation formats, or manage references for a research paper. Do NOT use for evaluating sources (use `source-evaluation`), for finding sources (use `literature-search`), or fo...

Designs engaging classroom activities with clear objectives, step-by-step procedures, timing, materials lists, and debrief questions for educators. Produces a complete activity guide that a teacher can implement directly -- not a list of activity ideas. Use when an educator asks to design a classroom activity, create an engaging exercise, build a hands-on learning experience, or plan an interactive lesson component. Do NOT use for full lesson plans (use `lesson-plan-design`), for discussion-o...

Navigate LMS platforms, engagement tools, accessibility features, and hybrid teaching setups to integrate technology effectively into educational environments. Use when the user asks about classroom technology, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of classroom technology or requires a different specialized skill.

Age-based progression guide for teaching kids to code, covering Scratch (ages 8-12), Python (ages 12+), and web development (ages 14+), with project ideas by skill level, strategies for making coding fun through games, animations, and robots, recommended resources and platforms, a parent guide for supporting young coders, and information about camps and competitions. Use when the user asks about coding for kids or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more...

Cognitive bias expertise covering a practical catalog of common biases, debiasing techniques for better decision-making, decision hygiene protocols, nudge design principles, organizational bias mitigation, and frameworks for recognizing and counteracting systematic errors in thinking. Use when the user asks about cognitive bias navigator, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of cognitive bias navigator or requir...

Expert guidance for college application essays including Common App prompt analysis, brainstorming exercises for finding compelling topics, discovering authentic voice, effective essay structure, showing versus telling techniques, the revision process, supplemental essay strategies, and understanding what admissions officers look for. Use when the user asks about college essay coach or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.

Comprehensive evaluation of written, verbal, presentation, and listening communication skills with targeted improvement recommendations for professional settings Use when the user asks about communication skills audit, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of communication skills audit or requires a different specialized skill.

Creates visual concept maps with nodes, labeled relationships, and hierarchical organization from study material for learners. Produces a text-based concept map showing how ideas connect -- not an explanation of concept mapping theory. Use when a learner asks to create a concept map, mind map, or knowledge map showing relationships between ideas in their study material. Do NOT use for Cornell-style note taking (use `cornell-notes`), for note synthesis (use `note-synthesis`), or for memory pal...

Creates guided conversation practice with prompts, scaffolding, and feedback for language learners using the communicative approach. Produces a structured conversation exercise the learner can practice with the AI. Use when a learner asks to practice conversation in a target language, do speaking exercises, practice dialogue, or improve conversational fluency. Do NOT use for grammar instruction (use `grammar-practice`), for vocabulary building (use `vocabulary-building`), or for translation e...

Creates structured notes using the Cornell method with a cue column, notes section, and summary for learners. Produces a filled-in Cornell notes template from provided content -- not an explanation of how Cornell notes work. Use when a learner asks to take notes using the Cornell method, organize lecture notes, create structured study notes, or convert raw notes into Cornell format. Do NOT use for concept mapping (use `concept-mapping`), for note synthesis across sources (use `note-synthesis`...

Professional guide to corporate training and development covering needs analysis, instructional design, facilitation techniques, evaluation models, ROI measurement, and building effective training programs that produce measurable business results. Use when the user asks about corporate trainer, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of corporate trainer or requires a different specialized skill.

Creates study guides and companion materials for online or in-person courses, including key terms, review questions, project ideas, and connection summaries for learners following a structured course. Use when a learner asks for help studying alongside a course, wants a study guide for course material, or needs companion questions and exercises for a course they are taking. Do NOT use for designing an online course (use `online-course-design`), for standalone study planning (use `study-plan`)...

Design aligned curricula with clear learning objectives, assessment strategies, materials development, and scope-and-sequence planning for any subject or grade level. Use when the user asks about curriculum designer, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of curriculum designer or requires a different specialized skill.

Designs complete curriculum maps and unit sequences for a course or academic year, aligning standards to units, sequencing learning progressions, and planning assessment checkpoints. Produces a filled-in curriculum document for educators -- not a guide on what curriculum mapping is. Use when an educator asks to map a curriculum, design a course sequence, plan a semester or year of instruction, or align standards across units. Do NOT use for single lesson plans (use `lesson-plan-design`), indi...

Practical cybersecurity awareness assessment covering phishing recognition, password hygiene, social engineering awareness, device security, incident reporting, and producing a personalized security improvement plan. Use when the user asks about cybersecurity awareness test, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of cybersecurity awareness test or requires a different specialized skill.

Creates data collection plans with instrument selection, participant criteria, ethical considerations, and timeline for learners designing research studies. Produces a complete data collection protocol. Use when a learner asks to plan data collection, design a survey or interview protocol, determine sample size, or address research ethics requirements. Do NOT use for choosing a methodology (use `research-methodology`), for analyzing collected data (not an education skill), or for writing the ...

Structured data literacy evaluation covering statistical understanding, data tool proficiency, data storytelling ability, analytical thinking, and producing a personalized learning plan to close skill gaps. Use when the user asks about data literacy assessment, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of data literacy assessment or requires a different specialized skill.

Technology proficiency assessment mapping current capabilities against career goals, identifying learning priorities, and building a personalized development roadmap Use when the user asks about developer skill map, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of developer skill map or requires a different specialized skill.

Creates differentiated lesson adaptations for diverse learners using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction (DI) frameworks. Produces three learner-profile adaptations (advanced, on-grade, support-needed) of a single lesson for educators. Use when an educator asks to differentiate a lesson, adapt instruction for diverse learners, create tiered activities, or apply UDL principles to an existing lesson plan. Do NOT use for creating the original lesson plan (use `less...

Evaluate proficiency with digital tools, online security practices, digital communication effectiveness, and productivity technology to identify skill gaps and learning priorities Use when the user asks about digital literacy assessment, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of digital literacy assessment or requires a different specialized skill.

Step-by-step guidance for backing up photos to the cloud, organizing pictures into albums, sharing photos with family, and using printing services to turn digital memories into physical keepsakes. Use when the user asks about digital photo organizer, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of digital photo organizer or requires a different specialized skill.

Creates Socratic seminar question sets across Bloom's taxonomy levels with facilitation notes for educators. Produces a complete discussion guide with opening, core, and closing questions plus facilitation strategies -- not a list of generic discussion prompts. Use when an educator asks to create discussion questions, design a Socratic seminar, prepare seminar questions, or build a discussion-based lesson. Do NOT use for assessment questions (use `assessment-design`), for student self-study q...

Comprehensive guide to building education technology products covering LMS integration, accessibility compliance, engagement mechanics, assessment design, learning science foundations, and go-to-market strategy for education markets. Use when the user asks about edtech product builder, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of edtech product builder or requires a different specialized skill.

Design and develop courses, worksheets, videos, quizzes, and interactive educational content for diverse learning environments and audiences. Use when the user asks about educational content creator, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of educational content creator or requires a different specialized skill.

Creates measurable learning objectives using Bloom's taxonomy for educators designing lessons, units, or courses. Produces a set of aligned, leveled objectives with action verbs, conditions, and criteria that can be directly inserted into lesson plans or syllabi. Use when an educator asks to write learning objectives, create learning outcomes, align objectives to Bloom's taxonomy, or design measurable goals for instruction. Do NOT use for student personal learning goals (use `learning-objecti...

Assess readiness to start a business by evaluating risk tolerance, essential skills, available resources, market awareness, and personal resilience for the entrepreneurial journey Use when the user asks about entrepreneurship readiness, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of entrepreneurship readiness or requires a different specialized skill.

Guided exploration of epistemology covering theories of knowledge and justification, the nature of belief, skeptical challenges, the relationship between evidence and certainty, cognitive biases, and practical exercises for developing intellectual humility and rigorous thinking about what we know and how we know it. Use when the user asks about epistemology explorer, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of epist...

Creates detailed essay outlines with thesis statements, topic sentences, evidence placeholders, and conclusion structure for learners planning academic essays. Produces a complete skeleton the learner can fill in -- distinct from writing skills that produce finished text. Use when a learner asks to outline an essay, plan an academic paper, structure their writing before drafting, or organize their arguments. Do NOT use for writing the full essay (use writing category skills), for research pap...

Comprehensive guide to ethical frameworks including consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, and care ethics, with structured approaches to analyzing moral dilemmas, applied ethics case studies, decision-making protocols, and reflective journaling exercises. Use when the user asks about ethical reasoning guide, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of ethical reasoning guide or requires a different specialize...

Creates deliberate practice exam sessions with timed questions, scoring, error analysis, and targeted review for students preparing for specific exams. Uses Socratic follow-up on errors rather than simply providing correct answers. Use when a student asks to practice for an exam, do timed practice questions, simulate test conditions, or review mistakes from practice tests. Do NOT use for exam strategy planning (use `exam-prep-plan`), for flashcard review (use `spaced-repetition`), or for crea...

Creates exam preparation strategies with topic priority matrices, practice schedules, and weak-area focus plans for learners approaching a specific exam. Produces a targeted prep plan calibrated to the exam format and the learner's strengths and weaknesses. Use when a learner asks to prepare for a specific exam, create an exam study strategy, or prioritize topics for an upcoming test. Do NOT use for general study planning (use `study-plan`), for professional certification exams (use `certific...

Applies the Feynman technique to help learners explain complex concepts in simple language, identify knowledge gaps, and refine understanding through iterative simplification. Produces a simple-language explanation with analogy, then an expert revision. Use when a learner asks to explain a concept simply, use the Feynman technique, test their understanding by teaching, or simplify complex material. Do NOT use for general concept explanation (the learner should do the explaining, not the AI), ...

Assess personal financial knowledge across budgeting, investing, tax planning, and insurance with educational scoring and targeted learning recommendations Use when the user asks about financial literacy test, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of financial literacy test or requires a different specialized skill.

Flashcard and quiz creation skill covering effective flashcard design principles (atomic, one concept per card), Anki optimization, cloze deletion, image occlusion, quiz question types (MCQ, short answer, matching), spaced repetition algorithms, and deck organization strategies. Use when the user asks about flashcard creator, or needs help with flashcard and quiz creation skill covering effective flashcard design principles (atomic, one concept per card), anki optimization, cloze deletion, im...

Creates Anki-ready or paper-based Q/A flashcard pairs from provided study content. Produces specific, well-formulated cards following the minimum information principle -- one concept per card, clear question, concise answer. Use when a learner asks to create flashcards, make Anki cards, generate Q&A pairs for studying, or convert notes into flashcard format. Do NOT use for spaced repetition scheduling (use `spaced-repetition`), for practice test questions (use `active-recall-practice`), or fo...

Creates formative assessment strategies and instruments (exit tickets, polls, think-pair-share, quick writes) for educators to check understanding during instruction. Produces ready-to-use formative assessment activities embedded within lessons -- not a guide on formative assessment theory. Use when an educator asks to create exit tickets, check-for-understanding activities, formative checks, or in-class assessment strategies for a specific lesson or topic. Do NOT use for summative assessment...