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child-skill

Discover nested SKILL.md files and extract their metadata in a repository.

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Search Tags:#discovery#modularity#nested#AI-assistant#skill-unit#subdirectory
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/can1357/oh-my-pi --skill child-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: child-skill
Source: https://github.com/can1357/oh-my-pi/tree/main/packages/coding-agent/test/fixtures/skills/nested/child-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/can1357/oh-my-pi --skill child-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams organize modular capabilities by discovering nested skills inside a repository and consolidating their metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recursive discovery of nested SKILL.md files to surface all skills in a project.
  • Metadata extraction of name and description from each skill's frontmatter for documentation and discovery tooling.
  • Aggregation and cataloging of discovered skills to support tooling, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to enumerate nested skills under this directory and return their names and descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions about child-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover nested skills in a repository?▼

To discover nested skills in a repository, the skill recursively scans subdirectories for SKILL.md files and extracts their frontmatter metadata. It aggregates the names and descriptions of all modular capabilities found for documentation and tooling.

What is the required structure for a SKILL.md file to be discovered?▼

The SKILL.md file requires frontmatter containing a name and description for metadata extraction. It can optionally include scripts, references, and assets directories to support extensions and organize the nested skill's functionality.

How do I extract metadata from multiple SKILL.md files for documentation?▼

You can extract metadata from multiple SKILL.md files by asking the AI to enumerate nested skills under a directory. The skill automatically aggregates the name and description frontmatter from each discovered file for your catalog.

Can I use this skill to organize modular capabilities for onboarding?▼

Yes, you can use this skill to organize modular capabilities for onboarding. It catalogs discovered nested skills and consolidates their metadata, supporting knowledge sharing and making project functionality easier to surface.

What's the best way to catalog sub-skills structured in subdirectories?▼

The best way to catalog sub-skills structured in subdirectories is using recursive discovery to automatically surface all SKILL.md files. This approach aggregates metadata from each modular capability without requiring manual tracking.

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