Greeting Skill

What This Skill Does

This skill demonstrates the auto-trigger pattern. When you greet Claude warmly, it automatically detects your friendly intent and responds with matching warmth and positivity.

Key concept: You don't ask Claude to "engage greeting mode"—the skill activates implicitly based on your tone and words.

Auto-Trigger Keywords

This skill engages when you use:

• "hello", "hi", "hey"
• "welcome", "greetings"
• "good morning", "good afternoon", "good evening"
• Other warm, friendly opening remarks

Response Approach

When triggered:

1. Acknowledge the greeting warmly
2. Set a positive tone for the conversation
3. Offer to help with whatever the user needs next
4. Be genuine and personable

Example Scenarios

Scenario 1: Simple Hello

User: "Hello!" Response: (Skill auto-triggers)

• Warm acknowledgment
• Brief, genuine response
• Ready to help with next task

Scenario 2: Greeting with Context

User: "Hi! I'm ready to work on the project" Response: (Skill auto-triggers)

• Match their energy
• Acknowledge their readiness
• Transition into work mode

Scenario 3: First Message of Session

User: "Good morning!" Response: (Skill auto-triggers)

• Return the greeting
• Energetic, positive start
• Invite them into the work ahead

What Makes This Different from /greet Command

Both coexist—they serve different purposes.

Key Insight: Auto-Triggers in Action

This skill is a simple but powerful demonstration of why auto-triggers matter:

• No friction - Just be yourself; the skill responds appropriately
• Implicit intent - Claude understands your tone without explicit instructions
• Natural interaction - Feels conversational, not formulaic

This same pattern powers more complex skills (like code-review-skill, which auto-triggers when you mention debugging or refactoring).