agent-frontmatter-reference

To configure a DeskAgent agent, you write Markdown files with JSON frontmatter to define categories, descriptions, icons, AI backends, security settings, and knowledge bases. This reference guide explains the required YAML format and available options for local AI workflows.

DeskAgent frontmatter options include categories, descriptions, icons, AI backends, security settings, and knowledge base configurations. These options are written in a required YAML format within the Markdown file to control agent behavior.

Yes, DeskAgent requires a specific YAML format for JSON frontmatter within Markdown files to properly configure local AI agents. This syntax ensures the system correctly parses categories, AI backends, and security settings.

Yes, you can define security settings and configure knowledge bases directly within the JSON frontmatter of your Markdown file. The reference guide details how to apply these options to ensure efficient and secure agent operation.

The best way to start is by following the quick start guide located in 'cowork-plugin/skills/agent-frontmatter-reference/SKILL.md', which provides the foundational Markdown and JSON frontmatter syntax needed for DeskAgent configuration.

DeskAgent configurations often fail due to incorrect YAML format in the JSON frontmatter. Ensure your Markdown file strictly follows the required syntax for categories, descriptions, and AI backends outlined in the reference guide.