sharpen

by pstack-claude

Sharpen a task before starting: the expert approach, what the user is really after, and the right level of specification. Use for /sharpen.

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npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install pstack-claude-sharpen --target claude-code

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Frequently asked questions about sharpen

What does the sharpen skill do?

Sharpen a task before starting: the expert approach, what the user is really after, and the right level of specification. Use for /sharpen. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the sharpen skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install pstack-claude-sharpen` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/pstack-claude-sharpen/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does sharpen work with?

sharpen runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the sharpen skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use sharpen after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/pstack-claude-sharpen` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the sharpen skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.