How to Know If Your Claude SKILL.md Actually Works

The article dives into the often overlooked issue of assessing whether custom SKILL.md files for the AI model Claude truly enhance its performance. Instead of relying on subjective "gut feelings" or brief tests, the author introduces a more rigorous approach to evaluate the effectiveness of these skills. This matters because poorly evaluated skills can lead to misleading improvements in AI outputs, impacting user experiences. The author suggests moving beyond superficial testing to ensure that these enhancements genuinely boost Claude's capabilities.