agent-authoring

Create and standardize AGENTS.md and SKILL.md documentation files.

Updated Dec 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mpetito/prompts --skill agent-authoring-mpetito
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: agent-authoring
Source: https://github.com/mpetito/prompts/tree/main/skills/agent-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpetito/prompts --skill agent-authoring-mpetito

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of creating and improving AGENTS.md and SKILL.md files, enabling faster onboarding and more effective agent configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Documentation: Provides comprehensive templates and standards for AGENTS.md and SKILL.md.
  • Best Practices: Shares authoritative guidelines to ensure clarity, safety, and effectiveness in agent configurations.
  • Use Case: When onboarding a new project or updating agent procedures, use this Skill to generate standardized documentation that improves team collaboration and AI performance.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to generate or improve your AGENTS.md or SKILL.md files following the provided templates and standards.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-authoring

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

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How do I create standardized AGENTS.md documentation for AI onboarding?

Generate standardized AGENTS.md documentation by applying provided templates and best practices, which ensures accurate, comprehensive configurations aligned with project conventions to accelerate AI onboarding and operational efficiency.

What are the best practices for writing SKILL.md files in software engineering workflows?

Best practices for writing SKILL.md files involve applying authoritative guidelines that prioritize clarity, safety, and operational efficiency, ensuring the generated skill documentation is comprehensive and accurately defines actionable protocols within coding workflows.

Can I use this approach to refine existing agent documentation for better project alignment?

Yes, you can refine existing agent documentation by evaluating it against standardized templates and best practices, updating the procedures to improve accuracy, comprehensiveness, and alignment with current project conventions and coding workflows.

When do I need to standardize agent documentation and skill files?

You need to standardize agent documentation and skill files when onboarding new projects or updating AI procedures, ensuring team collaboration and AI performance are optimized through clear, actionable, and convention-aligned operational protocols.

Does generating AI agent configurations require specific dependencies or environment setup?

Generating AI agent configurations requires no specific dependencies, relying instead on provided scripts and reference components to guide the creation of standardized documentation that improves AI safety and operational management.

Why does my AI agent onboarding workflow lack operational efficiency?

AI agent onboarding workflows lack operational efficiency when documentation is non-standardized, making it difficult for agents to interpret project conventions and safely execute actionable protocols within established coding workflows.