# triage

This skill asks what you’re trying to learn, build, debug, or review in RAG, then points you to a fitting command or agent. Use it when the next step isn’t clear.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · ★ 24
- Author: TakaGoto
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy/tree/HEAD/.claude/skills/triage/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-04-03
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/takagoto-triage

## What it does

The skill starts by sorting out your situation: learning RAG, studying a topic, building a system, troubleshooting, or reviewing existing work. It asks a follow-up question and maps the answer to a command. For instance, irrelevant retrieval points to `/debug-rag`, while slow or costly results point to `/benchmark`.

Learning routes cover lessons, concept explanations, quizzes, and progress checks. Building routes can lead to guided component work, architecture design, or a comparison of approaches. If the listed options miss the mark, describe the situation in your own words; triage can use its judgment and suggest a specific agent.

Before handing off, it gives a reason for its recommendation and asks whether you want to proceed. You still need to confirm before it tells you to run the suggested command. Triage routes the request; the selected skill handles the actual task.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy --skill triage -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/triage/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/triage/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy --skill triage -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/triage/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy --skill triage -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/triage/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy triage
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/triage/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy --skill triage -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy --path .claude/skills/triage
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/triage/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy --skill triage -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/TakaGoto/rag-learning-academy/tree/HEAD/.claude/skills/triage/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- choose a command to start learning RAG
- find a route for building a RAG system
- send retrieval or generation issues to the right diagnostic
- decide how to review pipeline quality or performance

## Example prompts
- I’m learning RAG and can’t tell where to begin.
- I’m building a RAG system; help me choose a route for the architecture stage.
- My RAG search returns irrelevant documents. What should I run next?

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: triage
description: "Not sure where to start or what's wrong? Get routed to the right agent or skill."
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# Triage: Find the Right Help

> **When to use this:** You're stuck, confused, or not sure which `/command` to run next. Triage asks a few quick questions and points you in the right direction.

## Step 1: Understand the Learner's Situation

Ask one question to categorize their need:

**"What best describes where you are right now?"**

1. **"I'm brand new to RAG"** → Suggest `/start` to begin their learning journey
2. **"I'm learning and want to study a topic"** → Go to Step 2 (Learning Path)
3. **"I'm building something and need help"** → Go to Step 3 (Building Path)
4. **"Something is broken / not working well"** → Go to Step 4 (Debugging Path)
5. **"I want to review or improve what I have"** → Go to Step 5 (Review Path)

## Step 2: Learning Path

Ask: **"What would you like to do?"**

| Goal | Recommended |
|------|-------------|
| Learn a concept step by step | `/lesson` |
| Get a quick definition | `/glossary [term]` |
| Understand something deeply | `/explain [concept]` |
| Test what I know | `/quiz [topic]` |
| See my progress | `/roadmap` |
| Read a research paper | `/paper-review` |
| Compare two approaches | `/compare` |

## Step 3: Building Path

Ask: **"What stage are you at?"**

| Stage | Recommended |
|-------|-------------|
| I haven't started building yet | `/build` — guided component construction |
| I need to design my system first | `/architecture` — design your RAG architecture |
| I want a real-world challenge | `/challenge` — open-ended project |
| I need help choosing between approaches | `/compare` — side-by-side comparison |

## Step 4: Debugging Path

Ask: **"What's the symptom?"**

| Symptom | Recommended |
|---------|-------------|
| Retrieved documents aren't relevant | `/debug-rag` → retrieval diagnosis |
| The LLM makes things up / hallucinates | `/debug-rag` → generation diagnosis |
| Results are slow or expensive | `/benchmark` → performance profiling |
| I'm not sure what's wrong, quality just feels off | `/evaluate` → measure with metrics first |
| I'm getting errors in my code | `/code-review` → get expert feedback |

## Step 5: Review Path

Ask: **"What would you like to review?"**

| Goal | Recommended |
|------|-------------|
| Get feedback on my code | `/code-review` |
| Measure my pipeline's quality | `/evaluate` |
| Check performance / speed / cost | `/benchmark` |
| See what to learn next | `/roadmap` |

## Step 6: Route and Hand Off

Once you've identified the right skill:

1. Briefly explain WHY you're suggesting that skill ("Based on what you described, `/debug-rag` is the best fit because it has a structured diagnostic process for retrieval issues.")
2. Ask if they'd like to proceed or if they had something else in mind.
3. If they confirm, tell them to run the suggested `/command`.
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