birdmate

Extract metadata from SKILL.md frontmatter to formalize Skill units.

1|Updated Dec 23, 2025

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npx skills add https://github.com/vineethsoma/birdmate --skill birdmate

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: birdmate
Source: https://github.com/vineethsoma/birdmate/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vineethsoma/birdmate --skill birdmate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit standardizes how AI agents discover and load a Skill, ensuring every Skill has a SKILL.md frontmatter with a name and description.

Core Features & Use Cases

Establishes a discovery contract for Skill Units to enable consistent loading and governance.
Enables automated metadata extraction to populate discovery indices and documentation.
Supports optional resources (scripts/references/assets) to augment on-demand tasks.

Quick Start

Install Birdmate and run apm compile to generate the skill artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about birdmate

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I standardize AI agent skill discovery using frontmatter?▼

Optional resource directories like scripts, references, and assets support on-demand tasks by providing auditable supplementary materials. They are referenced directly within the SKILL.md frontmatter to guide resource usage and augment the core workflow.

What is the best way to extract actionable metadata for AI workflows?▼

The best way to extract actionable metadata is applying a structured schema to SKILL.md frontmatter to capture attributes like name, tagline, dependencies, and components. This populates discovery indices and enables automated onboarding for auditable AI workflows.

Does Birdmate validate toxicity safety and governance for skill units?▼

Yes, Birdmate supports automated metadata extraction by parsing the standardized frontmatter in each skill unit. This populates discovery indices and documentation automatically, streamlining the onboarding process for auditable AI workflows.

Do I need apm compile to generate skill artifacts?▼

Yes, you need apm compile to generate skill artifacts after installing Birdmate. This command processes the structured metadata schema and optional resource directories to produce the final auditable outputs for automated discovery.