🔍 Skill Writer

This skill generates valid Warden skill definitions from user descriptions, producing ready-to-use YAML with prompts, tools, and output schema.

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill getsentry/warden --skill skill-writer

About Skill Writer

Built for code review & quality workflows, Skill Writer helps AI coding agents this skill generates valid warden skill definitions from user descriptions, producing ready-to-use yaml with prompts, tools, and output schema.

The 19-word prompt provides structured code review & quality guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.

Use Cases

  • Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
  • Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
  • Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
  • Generating detailed code review comments

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (19 words)

This skill generates valid Warden skill definitions from user descriptions, producing ready-to-use YAML with prompts, tools, and output schema.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skill Writer?

Skill Writer is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. This skill generates valid Warden skill definitions from user descriptions, producing ready-to-use YAML with prompts, tools, and output schema.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.

How do I use Skill Writer with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill getsentry/warden --skill skill-writer in your terminal to install Skill Writer into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Skill Writer?

Skill Writer is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Skill Writer free to use?

Yes, Skill Writer is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/getsentry/warden/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-writer. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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