# clay-known-pitfalls

## File Scaffold

```
clay-known-pitfalls/
|-- SKILL.md
```

## File Descriptions

### 1. SKILL.md

**Purpose:** Identify and avoid Clay anti-patterns and common integration mistakes. Prevents common errors and improves code quality.
**Workflow:** Code quality skill. Use during code reviews and architecture planning.
**Relates to:** Preventive guidance for all Clay skills; informs clay-reference-architecture patterns.

## Summary

This skill identifies common Clay anti-patterns and mistakes. It covers API key exposure risks, credit waste from duplicate enrichments, CRM sync configuration errors, webhook security mistakes, rate limit handling failures, improper error handling leading to data loss, and over-enrichment of low-value prospects. Each pitfall includes identification patterns, impact assessment, and remediation steps.
