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Command Development

Catalog Skill Units by validating SKILL.md frontmatter and returning structured YAML metadata.

Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#workflows#frontmatter#slash-commands#command-development#plugin-patterns
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/srobinson/nancy --skill command-development-srobinson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Command Development
Source: https://github.com/srobinson/nancy/tree/main/.agents/skills/Command%20Development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/srobinson/nancy --skill command-development-srobinson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams identify and formalize every Skill Unit by ensuring a root SKILL.md with a YAML frontmatter that defines a name and description, enabling automatic discovery, versioning, and reuse across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a single entry point per Skill Unit via SKILL.md frontmatter.
  • Detects and documents optional directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) for on-demand usage.
  • Produces structured metadata for discovery, tooling, and marketplaces, including dependencies and components.

Quick Start

Instantiate a Skill Unit by placing SKILL.md at the root of the directory and adding optional resources as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Command Development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create reusable slash commands using markdown?▼

You create reusable slash commands by placing a SKILL.md file at your directory root and adding YAML frontmatter. This formalizes the Skill Unit for automatic discovery, versioning, and reuse across projects.

What is a SKILL.md file used for in command development?▼

A SKILL.md file serves as the single entry point for a Skill Unit, using YAML frontmatter to define the name and description. This enables automatic discovery, versioning, and reuse across projects.

How do I catalog valid Skill Units and validate frontmatter?▼

You catalog valid Skill Units by locating a root SKILL.md file and validating its YAML frontmatter. This evaluates optional components and resources, infers dependencies, and returns structured metadata for tooling.

What optional directories can I include when building plugin patterns?▼

When building plugin patterns, you can include optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories alongside your root SKILL.md. These are detected and documented for on-demand resource usage.

Do I need dependencies to generate structured YAML metadata for workflows?▼

No dependencies are required to generate structured YAML metadata for workflows. The Skill evaluates your SKILL.md and optional directories to infer dependencies and assets without external packages.

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