# Why Claude ignores your skill

Status: DRAFT, nothing posted. Single-image infographic, 1 slide(s), no cover. Idea IB-1117.

## What it shows

The skill description is the routing logic: Claude picks a skill from that line, and only reads the body after it has been chosen. The slide contrasts a description that gets skipped with one that gets used.

No numbers appear on the slides unless listed below.

## Claims and sources

| Claim | Source (agency-operator unless stated) | Read-date |
|---|---|---|
| The description IS the routing logic; the body is only read after selection | `.claude/rules/00-meta-skill-authoring.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| Lead with the verb; include trigger conditions; name the primary output artifact; under 200 chars | `.claude/rules/00-meta-skill-authoring.md` | 2026-10-11 |