Guidance Skill Guide

What it does

The guidance skill provides structured, step-by-step instructions to AI agents, helping them navigate complex tasks with clarity and precision. It ensures that agents follow specific workflows or adhere to defined constraints during execution.

When to use it

• Breaking down multi-step coding projects into manageable phases for an agent.
• Enforcing strict safety protocols or compliance rules during automated operations.
• Guiding agents through unfamiliar APIs or proprietary system architectures.
• Providing context-aware direction when an agent encounters ambiguous user requests.

Key capabilities

• Delivers clear, sequential instructions tailored to task complexity.
• Supports constraint enforcement for consistent output quality.
• Adapts guidance dynamically based on real-time agent progress.
• Integrates seamlessly with Claude Code templates for enhanced workflow control.

Example prompts

• "Use the guidance skill to outline a three-step process for debugging a Python script."
• "Provide step-by-step instructions for deploying a Docker container while adhering to security best practices."
• "Guide me through setting up a local development environment with specific version requirements."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure you provide sufficient context upfront so the guidance remains relevant throughout the task. Avoid overly vague instructions, as they may lead to misaligned agent behavior or incomplete workflows.