Many developers fall into the trap of installing every available skill for Claude, only to realize that most remain unused. This post documents a three-phase journey: initial enthusiasm, clutter accumulation, and eventual curation. The author found that out of 50+ installed skills, fewer than 5 were used daily. The key takeaway is to focus on quality over quantity, regularly audit your skill set, and prioritize skills that directly enhance your workflow. For developers, this is a reminder that tooling efficiency is about smart selection, not maximal installation.
A developer's journey from skill hoarding to curation, revealing that only 10% of installed skills are actively used.