Agent skill

Moving Quote Decoder

by mohitagw15856 in mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills

Decode a moving-company quote and spot the lowball, the padding, and the outright scam before you book.

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Install Moving Quote Decoder

skills CLI
$ npx skills add mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill moving-quote-decoder -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills moving-quote-decoder --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/moving-quote-decoder .claude/skills/moving-quote-decoder && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
moving-quote-decoder
GitHub stars
1.4k
Token cost
~1.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
566 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
1,322
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Decode a moving-company quote and spot the lowball, the padding, and the outright scam before you book.

  • Works in 6 steps: Read the quote type. A non-binding… → Spot the scam signals. No in-home/video… → Verify credentials. Confirm… → …
  • Asked to check a moving quote
  • SKILL.md covers What This Skill Produces, Required Inputs, Framework: Know The Quote, Vet… and Output Format, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Moving Quote Decoder is an agent skill from mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills. Decode a moving-company quote and spot the lowball, the padding, and the outright scam before you book. Use when asked to check a moving quote, is this mover legit, compare moving estimates, or avoid moving scams. Produces a read on the quote type (binding vs non-binding vs 'not to exceed') and what it really means, the red flags of moving scams (big deposits, no in-home/video survey, low-then-hostage pricing), the questions to ask and credentials to verify, an apples-to-apples comparison, and how to protect…

Its SKILL.md is about 1.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

The repository describes itself as: 1255 professional Agent Skills for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor & Codex — PRDs, postmortems, leases, medical bills, layoffs, go-bags, new countries. Plain markdown, MIT, in… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Asked to check a moving quote
  • Is this mover legit
  • Compare moving estimates
  • Avoid moving scams

Example prompts

  • “not to exceed”
  • “/moving-quote-decoder”

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Read the quote type. A non-binding estimate can rise; a binding or not-to-exceed protects you. Know which you're getting before comparing…
  2. Spot the scam signals. No in-home/video survey, a large cash deposit, a too-good price, vague company details, and pressure are classic…
  3. Verify credentials. Confirm licensing/registration and insurance through official registries, and check reviews across independent sites…
  4. Ask the pinning questions. What's included, the basis (weight/volume/hours), extra fees (stairs, long carry, bulky items), the delivery…
  5. Compare apples-to-apples. Normalize the quotes for what's actually included so a low headline isn't hiding add-ons.
  6. Protect moving day. Avoid large upfront payments, get everything in writing, document your items' condition, and know your rights if they…

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 1cbf1f0. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Moving Quote Decoder loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 140 tokens; SKILL.md has 566 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~140
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills at commit 1cbf1f0, republished under its MIT licence (© mohitagw15856). 566 words, ~1,179 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/moving-quote-decoder/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
moving-quote-decoder
description
Decode a moving-company quote and spot the lowball, the padding, and the outright scam before you book. Use when asked to check a moving quote, is this mover legit, compare moving estimates, or avoid moving scams. Produces a read on the quote type (binding vs non-binding vs 'not to exceed') and what it really means, the red flags of moving scams (big deposits, no in-home/video survey, low-then-hostage pricing), the questions to ask and credentials to verify, an apples-to-apples comparison, and how to protect yourself on moving day.

Moving-Quote Decoder

Moving quotes are a minefield: a suspiciously low estimate can balloon on the day, and outright scams hold your belongings hostage for a bigger payment. This decodes what a quote actually commits the mover to, flags the scam signals, tells you what to verify, and helps you compare estimates fairly — so you pick a real mover, not a cheap trap.

What This Skill Produces

  • A quote-type read — binding, non-binding, or "not-to-exceed," and what each means for your final bill
  • Scam red flags — the signals of a rogue mover (large upfront deposit, quote without an in-home/video survey, no proper credentials, low quote then a hostage price hike)
  • Verify checklist — the licensing/registration and insurance to confirm, plus reviews across independent sources
  • Questions to ask — what to pin down (what's included, extra fees, weight/volume basis, delivery window, claims process)
  • An apples-to-apples comparison — normalizing quotes so a "cheap" one isn't just hiding costs
  • Moving-day protection — how to avoid the hostage-load scenario and document condition

Required Inputs

Ask for these if not provided:

  • The quote(s) — the amount, the type, and what's itemized
  • The move — local vs long-distance/interstate, size, distance, dates
  • How it was quoted — in-home survey, video, or just over the phone/online
  • The company — name and what you can verify about it
  • Concerns — a suspiciously low price, a big deposit request, or a comparison

Framework: Know The Quote, Vet The Mover

  1. Read the quote type. A non-binding estimate can rise; a binding or not-to-exceed protects you. Know which you're getting before comparing prices.
  2. Spot the scam signals. No in-home/video survey, a large cash deposit, a too-good price, vague company details, and pressure are classic rogue-mover tells — especially for long-distance moves.
  3. Verify credentials. Confirm licensing/registration and insurance through official registries, and check reviews across independent sites (not just the mover's).
  4. Ask the pinning questions. What's included, the basis (weight/volume/hours), extra fees (stairs, long carry, bulky items), the delivery window, and the claims process.
  5. Compare apples-to-apples. Normalize the quotes for what's actually included so a low headline isn't hiding add-ons.
  6. Protect moving day. Avoid large upfront payments, get everything in writing, document your items' condition, and know your rights if they try to hold the load hostage.
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Output Format

Moving quote check: [local/long-distance] · quote [amount] · type [x]

Quote type: [binding / non-binding / not-to-exceed] → means [your bill can/can't change how]. Scam red flags present? [deposit size · survey done? · credentials · low-then-hostage risk]. Verify: [licensing/registration · insurance · independent reviews]. Ask: [what's included · basis · extra fees · delivery window · claims]. Compare fairly: [normalize included items across quotes]. Moving day: [no big upfront cash · get it in writing · document condition · hostage-load rights].

Quality Checks

  • Explains the quote type and its bill implications
  • Flags the classic moving-scam red flags
  • Lists the credentials/insurance to verify officially
  • Gives the key questions to pin down costs
  • Normalizes quotes for a fair comparison
  • Covers moving-day protection and hostage-load risk

Anti-Patterns

  • Comparing headline prices across different quote types.
  • Booking without verifying licensing/insurance and reviews.
  • Ignoring the no-survey / big-deposit scam signals.
  • Missing hidden fees (stairs, long carry, bulky).
  • Paying a large deposit or cash upfront.

Example Trigger Phrases

  • "Is this moving quote legit? It seems really low."
  • "The mover wants a big deposit and never came to see my stuff — red flag?"
  • "Compare these two moving estimates for me."
  • "How do I avoid getting scammed by a moving company?"
  • "What should I ask a mover before booking a long-distance move?"

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Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/moving-quote-decoder of mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 1cbf1f0

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Questions about Moving Quote Decoder

What does Moving Quote Decoder do?

Decode a moving-company quote and spot the lowball, the padding, and the outright scam before you book. Moving Quote Decoder is an agent skill from mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills. Decode a moving-company quote and spot the lowball, the padding, and the outright scam before you book.

When should I use Moving Quote Decoder?

Moving Quote Decoder fits situations like: asked to check a moving quote; is this mover legit; compare moving estimates; avoid moving scams.

How do I install Moving Quote Decoder in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill moving-quote-decoder -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/moving-quote-decoder in mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills) into .claude/skills/moving-quote-decoder in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Moving Quote Decoder in Codex?

Run `npx skills add mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill moving-quote-decoder -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/moving-quote-decoder in mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills) into .agents/skills/moving-quote-decoder in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Moving Quote Decoder in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill moving-quote-decoder -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/moving-quote-decoder, .gemini/skills/moving-quote-decoder, .github/skills/moving-quote-decoder and .opencode/skills/moving-quote-decoder in your project.

What does Moving Quote Decoder need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Moving Quote Decoder is instructions for the agent only.

Does Moving Quote Decoder access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Moving Quote Decoder safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Moving Quote Decoder use?

Moving Quote Decoder is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Moving Quote Decoder use?

About 1.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Moving Quote Decoder?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Moving Quote Decoder: Company Brain Company QA (topoteretes/cognee, 32k stars), Company Creator (paperclipai/paperclip, 99k stars), Company Brainify (garrytan/gbrain, 31k stars) and Move Code Quality (davila7/claude-code-templates, 32k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Moving Quote Decoder?

mohitagw15856 (a GitHub user) maintains it in mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills, which has 1,431 GitHub stars. The repository holds 1,322 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.

Source: mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.