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child-skill

Activate a nested skill from a subdirectory using SKILL.md frontmatter.

484|76|Updated Oct 23, 2025
Search Tags:#repository organization#skill loading#subdirectory#modular instructions#nested skill
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bastani-inc/atomic --skill child-skill-bastani-inc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentā–¼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: child-skill
Source: https://github.com/bastani-inc/atomic/tree/main/packages/coding-agent/test/fixtures/skills/nested/child-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bastani-inc/atomic --skill child-skill-bastani-inc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you package and activate a reusable capability that lives in a subdirectory, keeping larger repositories organized without losing discoverability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Nested Skill Structure: Demonstrates how a skill can exist outside the repository root while still remaining self-contained.
  • Modular Organization: Useful for splitting related instructions into smaller, maintainable units.
  • Use Case: Add this pattern when you want a child directory to behave like an independent skill with its own entry point.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to use the child-skill instructions from the nested subdirectory.

Frequently Asked Questions about child-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I load a nested skill from a subdirectory without breaking repository organization?ā–¼

To load a nested skill from a subdirectory, you need a valid SKILL.md frontmatter entry containing a name and description to support discovery and activation of the self-contained instructions.

What is a modular instruction set and when do I need it for my repository?ā–¼

A modular instruction set splits related instructions into smaller, maintainable units. You need it when organizing larger repositories that require reusable workflows and isolated skill entry points.

How do I set up a subdirectory to behave like an independent skill with its own entry point?ā–¼

You set up a self-contained nested skill in a subdirectory by adding a SKILL.md file with valid frontmatter, including a name and description, to serve as the isolated skill entry point.

Does a nested skill in a subdirectory require specific frontmatter to be discoverable?ā–¼

Yes, nested skills require a valid SKILL.md frontmatter entry with a name and description to support discovery and loading by the assistant.

Can I split related instructions into smaller units while keeping them discoverable in a large repository?ā–¼

Yes, you can split instructions into smaller units by using a nested skill structure in subdirectories, which keeps larger repositories organized without losing discoverability.

What's the best way to organize reusable workflows in isolated subdirectories?ā–¼

The best way to organize reusable workflows is using a nested skill structure with self-contained instructions and a SKILL.md entry point in each isolated subdirectory.

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