Sentry SDK Skill Creator
Create a complete Sentry SDK skill bundle for any platform. Use when asked to "create an SDK skill", "add a new platform skill", "write a Sentry skill for X", or build a new sentry-<platform>-sdk skill bundle with wizard flow and feature reference files.
- Skill ID
- getsentry/sentry-agent-skills/sentry-sdk-skill-creator
- Publisher
- getsentry
- Repository
- sentry-agent-skills
- Installs
- 0
- Files
- 4
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Synced
- Sep 23, 2026
Open any RiverX project, open the Skills panel in the chat, and search for this identifier. The files are fetched from the source repository at install time.
getsentry/sentry-agent-skills/sentry-sdk-skill-creatorInstalls these files- SKILL.md
- references/philosophy.md
- references/quality-checklist.md
- references/research-playbook.md
What this skill tells the agent
Create a Sentry SDK Skill Bundle
Produce a complete, research-backed SDK skill bundle — a main wizard SKILL.md plus deep-dive reference files for every feature pillar the SDK supports.
Invoke This Skill When
- Asked to "create a Sentry SDK skill" for a new platform
- Asked to "add support for [language/framework]" to sentry-agent-skills
- Building a new
sentry-<platform>-sdkskill bundle - Porting the SDK skill pattern to a new Sentry SDK
Read ${SKILL_ROOT}/references/philosophy.md first — it defines the bundle architecture, wizard flow, and design principles this skill implements.Phase 1: Identify the SDK
Determine what you're building a skill for:
# What SDK? What's the package name?
# Examples: sentry-go, @sentry/sveltekit, sentry-python, sentry-ruby, sentry-cocoaEstablish the feature matrix — which Sentry pillars does this SDK support?
| Pillar | Check docs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Error Monitoring | Always available | Non-negotiable baseline |
| Tracing/Performance | Usually available | Check for span API |
| Profiling | Varies | May be removed or experimental |
| Logging | Newer feature | Check minimum version |
| Metrics | Newer feature | May be beta/experimental |
| Crons | Backend only | Not available for frontend SDKs |
| Session Replay | Frontend only | Not available for backend SDKs |
| AI Monitoring | Some SDKs | Usually JS + Python only |
Reference existing SDK skills to understand the target quality level:
ls skills/sentry-*-sdk/ 2>/dev/null
# Read 1-2 existing SDK skills for pattern referencePhase 2: Research
This is the most critical phase. Skill quality depends entirely on accurate, current API knowledge. Do NOT write skills from memory — research every feature against official docs.
Research Strategy
Spin off parallel research tasks (using the claude tool with outputFile) — one per feature area. Each task should:
- Visit the official Sentry docs pages for that feature
- Visit the SDK's GitHub repo for source-level API verification
- Write thorough findings to a dedicated research file
Read ${SKILL_ROOT}/references/research-playbook.md for the detailed research execution plan, including prompt templates and file naming conventions.
Research the Sentry Wizard
Before diving into feature research, check whether the Sentry wizard CLI supports this framework:
# Check the SDK's docs landing page for wizard instructions
# Visit: https://docs.sentry.io/platforms/<platform>/
# Look for: "npx @sentry/wizard@latest -i <integration>"If a wizard integration exists:
- Document the exact wizard command and
-iflag - Document what the wizard creates/modifies (files, config, build plugins)
- Note that the wizard handles authentication interactively — login, org/project selection, and auth token creation/download all happen automatically
- Note whether the wizard sets up source map upload — this is critical for frontend SDKs
- This will become "Option 1: Wizard (Recommended)" in Phase 3 of the generated skill
Why this matters: The wizard handles the entire auth flow (login, org/project selection, auth token) and source map upload configuration automatically. Without source maps, production stack traces show minified code — making Sentry nearly useless for frontend debugging. And without the auth token, source maps can't be uploaded at all. The wizard is the most reliable way to get both right in a single step.
Research Batching
Batch research tasks by topic area. Run them in parallel where possible:
| Batch | Topics | Output file |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setup, configuration, all init options, framework detection | research/<sdk>-setup-config.md |
| 2 | Error monitoring, panic/exception capture, scopes, enrichment | research/<sdk>-error-monitoring.md |
| 3 | Tracing, profiling (if supported) | research/<sdk>-tracing-profiling.md |
| 4 | Logging, metrics, crons (if supported) | research/<sdk>-logging-metrics-crons.md |
| 5 | Session replay (frontend only), AI monitoring (if supported) | research/<sdk>-replay-ai.md |
Important: Tell each research task to write its output to a file (outputFile parameter). Do NOT consume research results inline — they're large (500–1200 lines each). Workers will read them from disk later.
Research Quality Gate
Before proceeding, verify each research file:
- Has actual content (not just Claude's process notes)
- Contains code examples with real API names
- Includes minimum SDK versions
- Covers framework-specific variations
# Quick verification
for f in research/<sdk>-*.md; do
echo "=== $(basename $f) ==="
wc -l "$f"
grep -c "^#" "$f" # should have multiple headings
doneRe-run any research task that produced fewer than 100 lines — it likely failed silently.
Phase 3: Create the Main SKILL.md
The main SKILL.md implements the four-phase wizard from the philosophy doc. Keep it focused — the main file should cover the wizard flow, quick start config, framework tables, and reference dispatch. Deep-dive details for individual features belong in references/ files, not here. Be thorough but not redundant.
Gather Context First
Before writing, run a scout or read existing skills to understand conventions:
- Frontmatter pattern (name, description, license)
- "Invoke This Skill When" trigger phrases
- Table formatting and code example style
- Troubleshooting table conventions
SKILL.md Structure
---
name: sentry-<platform>-sdk
description: Full Sentry SDK setup for <Platform>. Use when asked to "add Sentry
to <platform>", "install <package>", or configure error monitoring, tracing,
[features] for <Platform> applications. Supports [frameworks].
license: Apache-2.0
---
# Sentry <Platform> SDK
## Invoke This Skill When
[trigger phrases]
## Phase 1: Detect
[bash commands to scan project — package manager, framework, existing Sentry, frontend/backend]
## Phase 2: Recommend
[opinionated feature matrix with "always / when detected / optional" logic]
## Phase 3: Guide
### Option 1: Wizard (Recommended) ← if wizard exists for this framework
[wizard command, what it creates/modifies table, skip-to-verification note]
### Option 2: Manual Setup ← always include
### Install
### Quick Start — Recommended Init
### Source Maps Setup ← required for frontend/mobile SDKs
### Framework Middleware (if applicable)
### For Each Agreed Feature
[reference dispatch table: feature → ${SKILL_ROOT}/references/<feature>.md]
## Configuration Reference
[key init options table, environment variables]
## Verification
[test snippet]
## Phase 4: Cross-Link
[detect companion frontend/backend, suggest matching SDK skills]
## Troubleshooting
[common issues table]Key Principles for the Main SKILL.md
- Keep it lean — deep details go in references, not here
- Wizard-first for framework SDKs — if the Sentry wizard supports this framework, present it as "Option 1: Wizard (Recommended)" before any manual setup. The wizard handles the full auth flow (login, org/project selection, auth token creation), source map upload, build tool plugins, and framework-specific wiring — all in one interactive step. See
${SKILL_ROOT}/references/philosophy.mdfor the full pattern. - Source maps are non-negotiable for frontend/mobile — the manual setup path must include source map upload configuration (build tool plugin + env vars). Without source maps, production stack traces are unreadable minified code.
- Detection commands must be real — test them against actual projects
- Recommendation logic must be opinionated — "always", "when X detected", not "maybe consider"
- Quick Start config should enable the most features with sensible defaults
- Framework middleware table — exact import paths, middleware calls, and quirks
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