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Expert Thinking Skill Creation Framework
A 10-step framework for creating Claude Skills that think like experts rather than just following procedural steps
How It Works
Focuses on making AI internalize domain expertise and principles rather than just executing checklists, leading to more sophisticated and contextual outputs
Components
Understand what problem the skill solves
Explore where Claude fails without guidance
Research the domain deeply
Synthesize and extract principles from research
Draft initial skill version
Self-critique against quality criteria
Iterate based on feedback and gaps
Test skill on real scenarios
Finalize into optimal structure
Focus on expert thinking, not step-following
When to Use
When creating advanced Claude Skills that need to provide expert-level insights and recommendations
When Not to Use
For simple, procedural tasks where step-by-step instructions are sufficient
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Instead of creating a copywriting skill that follows a checklist of 'check headlines, check CTAs,' create one that thinks like a conversion expert who understands psychology, user behavior, and business objectives to provide nuanced recommendations.”
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