codex-skills-library

In the author's own words, from each skill's SKILL.md — showing the first 30 of 63 files.

• prompt-optimization

  Improve and rewrite user prompts to reduce ambiguity and improve LLM output quality. Use when a user asks to optimize, refine, clarify, or rewrite a prompt for better results, or when the request is about prompt optimization or prompt rewriting.

  .codex/skills/prompt-optimization/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• writing-assistant

  Edits, rewrites, or improves text for clarity, tone, grammar, or style.

  .codex/skills/writing-assistant/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• api-contract-checker

  Validate API changes against an expected contract. Use when a mid-level developer needs to detect breaking changes.

  skills/api/api-contract-checker/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• api-error-taxonomy

  Define consistent API error codes and responses. Use when a mid-level developer needs error standardization.

  skills/api/api-error-taxonomy/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• api-request-builder

  Build a basic HTTP request (curl or fetch) for an API. Use when a junior developer needs a quick request example.

  skills/api/api-request-builder/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• buffer-api

  Manage Buffer content via the GraphQL API. Use when creating, scheduling, editing, or deleting posts, saving ideas, reading scheduled queues, or pulling post analytics. Not for general API debugging.

  skills/api/buffer-api/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• graphql-query-optimizer

  Optimize GraphQL queries and resolvers for performance. Use when a mid-level developer needs to reduce N+1 or payload size.

  skills/api/graphql-query-optimizer/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• architecture-review

  Review a system architecture for scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Use when a senior developer needs to critique a design.

  skills/architecture/architecture-review/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• domain-modeling

  Model domains and bounded contexts for complex systems. Use when a senior developer needs domain-driven design guidance.

  skills/architecture/domain-modeling/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• caching-strategy-helper

  Recommend caching strategies and invalidation patterns. Use when a mid-level developer needs performance guidance.

  skills/backend/caching-strategy-helper/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• feature-flag-playbook

  Plan feature flag rollout and cleanup. Use when a mid-level developer needs controlled release guidance.

  skills/backend/feature-flag-playbook/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• queue-processing-patterns

  Design safe queue consumers and retries. Use when a mid-level developer needs reliable background processing.

  skills/backend/queue-processing-patterns/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• system-design-draft

  Draft a practical system design for a feature. Use when a mid-level developer needs a starting architecture.

  skills/backend/system-design-draft/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• data-governance-check

  Review data handling for privacy and retention. Use when a senior developer needs governance validation.

  skills/data/data-governance-check/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• db-migration-reviewer

  Review database migrations for safety and rollback. Use when a mid-level developer needs validation of schema changes.

  skills/data/db-migration-reviewer/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• sql-query-starter

  Draft a basic SQL query from a simple requirement. Use when a junior developer needs help forming SELECT queries.

  skills/data/sql-query-starter/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• function-docstrings

  Write concise docstrings for functions. Use when a junior developer needs help describing inputs, outputs, and errors.

  skills/docs/function-docstrings/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• readme-polish

  Improve a README for clarity and completeness. Use when a junior developer needs guidance on documenting setup and usage.

  skills/docs/readme-polish/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• release-notes-drafter

  Draft release notes from changes and PRs. Use when a mid-level developer needs a structured changelog.

  skills/docs/release-notes-drafter/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• team-onboarding-guide

  Create an onboarding guide for new engineers. Use when a senior developer needs structured onboarding materials.

  skills/docs/team-onboarding-guide/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• codebase-orientation

  Guide quick orientation of an unfamiliar codebase with module mapping, entry points, and local run steps. Use when a junior developer needs to get situated fast.

  skills/foundation/codebase-orientation/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• config-file-explainer

  Explain a configuration file and its key options. Use when a junior developer is confused by a config file.

  skills/foundation/config-file-explainer/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• data-structure-chooser

  Recommend basic data structures for a task. Use when a junior developer needs help choosing lists, maps, or sets.

  skills/foundation/data-structure-chooser/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• debugging-checklist

  Provide a systematic debugging checklist. Use when a junior developer is stuck and needs a structured approach.

  skills/foundation/debugging-checklist/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• dependency-install-helper

  Guide installation of project dependencies and toolchains. Use when a junior developer is stuck setting up the environment.

  skills/foundation/dependency-install-helper/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• error-message-explainer

  Explain compiler/runtime errors in plain language. Use when a junior developer needs help understanding an error message.

  skills/foundation/error-message-explainer/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• git-basic-helper

  Provide safe git commands for common tasks. Use when a junior developer needs help with branching, commits, or resolving simple conflicts.

  skills/foundation/git-basic-helper/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• linter-fix-guide

  Explain lint errors and propose fixes. Use when a junior developer needs help resolving common lint or format warnings.

  skills/foundation/linter-fix-guide/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• log-summarizer

  Summarize noisy logs into likely causes and next steps. Use when a junior developer needs help interpreting logs.

  skills/foundation/log-summarizer/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

• small-script-generator

  Generate a small helper script for repetitive tasks. Use when a junior developer needs a quick automation snippet.

  skills/foundation/small-script-generator/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

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