explore-unfamiliar-target

Goal-driven worker for exploring an unfamiliar target.

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Best use case

explore-unfamiliar-target is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Goal-driven worker for exploring an unfamiliar target.

Teams using explore-unfamiliar-target should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/explore-unfamiliar-target/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/understudy-ai/understudy/main/packages/gateway/src/__tests__/fixtures/handwritten-playbook-demo/skills/explore-unfamiliar-target/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/explore-unfamiliar-target/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How explore-unfamiliar-target Compares

Feature / Agentexplore-unfamiliar-targetStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Goal-driven worker for exploring an unfamiliar target.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# explore-unfamiliar-target

## Goal

Explore the unfamiliar target currently assigned to the run.

## Operating Contract

- Work from the visible app state rather than assuming a fixed flow.
- Capture enough evidence for highlights, limitations, and a short brief.
- Prefer user-visible value over exhaustive settings exploration.

## Inputs

- targetName
- artifactsRootDir
- analysisFocus

## Outputs

- findings.md
- highlights.json
- limitations.json
- worker-summary.json
- screenshots/*

## Budget

- maxMinutes=12
- maxActions=60
- maxScreenshots=12

## Allowed Surfaces

- Only the surfaces assigned to the run
- Supporting workspace windows only when required

## Stop Conditions

- Enough evidence exists for 2-3 highlights and 1 limitation.
- The budget is exhausted.
- A hard block such as authentication or missing permissions prevents further exploration.

## Decision Heuristics

- Prefer first-run onboarding and core feature paths.
- Capture screenshots only when they materially improve the brief.

## Failure Policy

- Escalate if payment is required.
- Escalate if personal account creation is required.
- Escalate if the app crashes repeatedly.

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