Specialize

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specialize

Use when the user wants to tailor a workflow for a specific industry, domain, or vertical with specialized expertise, terminology, and guardrails.

Overview

Publisher	sharpdeveye
Repository	`maestro`
Skill name	`specialize`
Stars	591
Forks	73
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by sharpdeveye on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Specialize AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/sharpdeveye/maestro/tree/main/source/skills/specialize
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sharpdeveye/maestro.git /tmp/maestro
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/maestro/source/skills/specialize .claude/skills/specialize

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Specialize in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Specialize on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Specialize is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

MANDATORY PREPARATION

Invoke /agent-workflow — it contains workflow principles, anti-patterns, and the Context Gathering Protocol. Follow the protocol before proceeding — if no workflow context exists yet, you MUST run /teach-maestro first.

Transform a general-purpose workflow into a domain expert.

Step 1: Domain Discovery

Terminology: What domain-specific language must the agent use?
Regulations: What compliance requirements apply? (HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR)
Standards: What industry standards govern output format or quality?
Expert expectations: What would a domain expert check first?
Common errors: What mistakes would a non-expert make?

Step 2: Specialize Prompts

markdown
## Generic: You are an assistant that analyzes documents.
## Specialized (legal): You are a senior legal analyst specializing in contract review.
   You understand common law jurisdictions, standard contract clauses, and the
   difference between representations and warranties. Always caveat that this
   is not legal advice.

Step 3: Specialized Evaluation

Domain	Evaluation Criteria
Legal	Clause completeness, regulatory compliance, jurisdiction accuracy
Medical	Clinical accuracy, guideline adherence, contraindication checks
Financial	Calculation accuracy, regulatory disclosure, risk assessment
Code	Test coverage, security vulnerabilities, performance
Customer Support	Tone, escalation accuracy, resolution completeness

Step 4: Domain Guardrails

Legal: "Not legal advice" disclaimer, jurisdiction limitations
Medical: "Not medical advice" disclaimer, emergency detection
Financial: Regulatory disclosures, suitability warnings
Code: Security scanning, dependency vulnerability checks

Recommended Next Step

After specialization, run /evaluate with domain-specific scenarios, then /guard to add domain-appropriate safety guardrails.

NEVER:

Specialize without consulting domain experts or authoritative sources
Skip domain-specific guardrails
Use generic evaluation for specialized domains
Cut corners on terminology

Frequently asked questions

What does the Specialize AI skill do?

Use when the user wants to tailor a workflow for a specific industry, domain, or vertical with specialized expertise, terminology, and guardrails.

Why use Specialize on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Specialize is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Specialize in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/sharpdeveye/maestro/tree/main/source/skills/specialize. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Specialize?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Specialize?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Specialize with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Specialize AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by sharpdeveye under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

MANDATORY PREPARATION

Step 1: Domain Discovery

Step 2: Specialize Prompts

Step 3: Specialized Evaluation

Step 4: Domain Guardrails

Recommended Next Step

Frequently asked questions

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