author-recipes-and-cookbooks

Standardize DevHub recipe, cookbook, and example templates with consistent metadata.

13|13|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/databricks/devhub --skill author-recipes-and-cookbooks
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Skill: author-recipes-and-cookbooks
Source: https://github.com/databricks/devhub/tree/main/.agents/skills/author-recipes-and-cookbooks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/databricks/devhub --skill author-recipes-and-cookbooks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Authoring DevHub content (recipes, cookbooks, and examples) often lacks consistent structure and reliable metadata, leading to friction for humans and agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes a standardized workflow for creating and updating templates with enforced metadata, slug uniqueness, and clear guidance for agents.
  • Supports three template types (recipes, cookbooks, examples) with guidance on when to use each and how they relate.
  • Enables human-readable runbooks and copy-paste-friendly prompts for coding agents.

Quick Start

Start by auditing existing templates and adding or updating their metadata to align with the standard patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about author-recipes-and-cookbooks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize metadata for DevHub templates and recipes?

Use this skill to audit existing templates, enforcing unique slugs, predictable structure, and explicit guidance for agent-friendly prompts and human readability across recipes and cookbooks.

What is the difference between recipes, cookbooks, and examples in DevHub?

Recipes, cookbooks, and examples are three supported template types in DevHub; the skill provides guidance on when to use each and how they relate to maintain standardized content structure.

How do I create copy-paste-friendly prompts for coding agents in documentation?

Standardize templates with enforced metadata and explicit guidance to produce human-readable runbooks and copy-paste-friendly prompts for coding agents, ensuring predictable structure.

Do I need any dependencies to standardize DevHub templates?

No dependencies are required; the skill enforces minimal dependencies while ensuring consistent metadata, slug uniqueness, and documentation across recipes, cookbooks, and examples.

Why are unique slugs important for DevHub recipes and cookbooks?

Unique slugs ensure a predictable structure for downstream tools, reducing friction for humans and agents by maintaining consistent metadata and reliable documentation across templates.

What's the best way to audit existing DevHub templates for consistent metadata?

Audit existing templates by reviewing them against standard patterns, adding or updating metadata to align with enforced slug uniqueness, predictable structure, and minimal dependencies.