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add-new-skill-to-repository

Add new skills to a repository with standardized SKILL.md structure.

1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#testing#versioning#documentation#repository#installation#skill-contribution
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/StepowskiEric/Jerrys-agent-skills --skill add-new-skill-to-repository
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-new-skill-to-repository
Source: https://github.com/StepowskiEric/Jerrys-agent-skills/tree/main/development/add-new-skill-to-repository
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StepowskiEric/Jerrys-agent-skills --skill add-new-skill-to-repository

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the process to contribute a new skill to Jerry's agent skills repository with consistent documentation, cross-platform installation support, and quality checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized contribution workflow: ensures skill directories follow topic/skill/SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter.
  • Cross-platform installation and verification across all supported agents.
  • Quality gates: enforces consistent package.json updates, docs, and versioning.

Quick Start

Create the new skill under the correct topic, implement SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter, and run the installation checks to validate cross‑platform support.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-new-skill-to-repository

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add a new skill to a repository with standardized documentation?▼

To add a new skill to a repository, create a directory following the topic/skill-name/SKILL.md structure with YAML frontmatter, then run installation checks to validate cross-platform support and versioning.

What's the best way to ensure cross-agent workflow compatibility for a skill contribution?▼

Ensuring cross-agent workflow compatibility requires running installation hooks and verification checks across supported agents like OpenAI Codex, VS Code Copilot, Hermes, Claude Code, and Antigravity during the skill contribution process.

Does contributing a skill require package.json updates?▼

Yes, contributing a skill requires package.json updates as part of the quality gates, enforcing consistent versioning, documentation, and release checks alongside the required SKILL.md entry.

How do I structure YAML frontmatter for a new SKILL.md entry?▼

Structuring YAML frontmatter for a new SKILL.md entry involves placing it at the top of the file within the topic/skill-name directory to provide standardized metadata for cross-platform installation and repository quality checks.

Can I use this workflow to verify skill installation across multiple agents?▼

Yes, you can verify skill installation across multiple agents by running the required installation hooks and checks that validate support for OpenAI Codex, VS Code Copilot, Hermes, Claude Code, and Antigravity.

Why does my skill contribution fail repository quality checks?▼

Skill contributions fail repository quality checks when they lack proper documentation, missing package.json updates, incorrect versioning, or an invalid topic/skill-name/SKILL.md directory structure with YAML frontmatter.

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