add-new-skill

Name: add-new-skill
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Author: Torrust

Standardize Agent Skill creation for Torrust Tracker Deployer with SKILL.md structure.

4|2|Updated Sep 1, 2025

Search Tags:#claude #workflow-design #skill-creation #progressive-disclosure #agent-skills #reference-patterns

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/torrust/torrust-tracker-deployer --skill add-new-skill-torrust

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Skill: add-new-skill
Source: https://github.com/torrust/torrust-tracker-deployer/tree/main/.github/skills/add-new-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/torrust/torrust-tracker-deployer --skill add-new-skill-torrust

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps standardize the creation and evolution of Agent Skills for the Torrust Tracker Deployer, ensuring consistent structure, clear triggers, and safe onboarding of new capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

Establishes a standard Skill template with a mandatory SKILL.md at root and optional references to bundled resources.
Guides practitioners in frontmatter requirements, progressive disclosure, and resource organization to keep skill.md concise yet informative.
Supports meta-skills and domain-specific guidance to document how to build, validate, and iterate new skills with a reproducible process for collaboration.

Quick Start

Create a new skill by following the seven-step add-new-skill process described in this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-new-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create agent skills that keep workflow patterns safe and well-documented?▼

To create agent skills with safe and well-documented workflow patterns, follow a standardized structure with a mandatory SKILL.md at root, enforcing frontmatter constraints and specifying supported tools for reliable integration.

What is progressive disclosure in skill creation and when should I use it?▼

Progressive disclosure in skill creation is the practice of using references to keep SKILL.md concise while bundling detailed resources separately. Use it when standardizing multi-domain skill structures to maintain clear triggers and safe onboarding.

How to update existing agent skills without breaking frontmatter constraints?▼

Update existing agent skills by validating against enforced frontmatter constraints and standardizing descriptions. Follow the seven-step process to ensure progressive disclosure and references keep the core skill definition concise yet informative during maintenance.

Does this skill creation template support meta-skills and domain-specific guidance?▼

Yes, the skill creation template supports meta-skills and domain-specific guidance by documenting how to build, validate, and iterate new skills with a reproducible process for collaboration. This ensures consistent structure and clear triggers across domains.

What's the best way to organize bundled resources when building new agent skills?▼

The best way to organize bundled resources is through progressive disclosure, utilizing references to keep SKILL.md concise. This standardizes resource organization while ensuring the skill definition remains informative and the onboarding of new capabilities stays safe.

Why does my agent skill integration fail frontmatter validation?▼

Agent skill integration fails frontmatter validation when constraints are not met. The standardized template enforces frontmatter requirements and specifies supported tools to ensure consistent structure and safe onboarding of new capabilities.