create-agent

Guide creation of custom AI agents with AGENT.md files and YAML frontmatter.

269|67|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PM-Shawn/Abu-Cowork --skill create-agent-pm-shawn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: create-agent
Source: https://github.com/PM-Shawn/Abu-Cowork/tree/main/builtin-skills/create-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PM-Shawn/Abu-Cowork --skill create-agent-pm-shawn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of creating custom AI agents by guiding users through defining their purpose, capabilities, and configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Agent Creation: An AI wizard helps users define agent name, avatar, description, required tools, and memory settings.
  • Agent File Generation: Automatically generates the AGENT.md file with correct YAML frontmatter and system prompts.
  • Tool Integration: Leverages save_agent, read_file, and list_directory tools for seamless agent creation and management.
  • Use Case: A project manager needs a new agent to summarize daily stand-up notes. They can use this skill to quickly define and create an agent named 'standup-summarizer' with the necessary file reading capabilities.

Quick Start

Use the create-agent skill to make a new agent that can read files and write documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a custom AI agent for automating specific tasks?

To create a custom AI agent, you need to define its purpose, name, avatar, tools, and memory settings. This guided process automatically generates an AGENT.md file with YAML frontmatter and system prompts for persistent storage.

What types of custom agents can I build for prompt engineering and automation?

You can build custom agents for research, development, writing, and review tasks. Each agent is configured by defining its specific purpose and capabilities, generating an AGENT.md file with the necessary system prompts and tool settings.

How does the wizard guide agent customization for file reading and writing?

The wizard guides agent customization by helping you define the required tools and memory settings. It then leverages tools like save_agent, read_file, and list_directory to generate the AGENT.md file with correct YAML frontmatter.

Can I use save_agent to store agent configurations with YAML frontmatter?

Yes, you can use save_agent to store agent configurations. The creation wizard utilizes this tool alongside read_file and list_directory to seamlessly manage and persist your generated AGENT.md files.

What is the best way to define memory settings and tools for a new agent?

The best way to define memory settings and tools is through an AI-guided wizard that walks you through specifying these parameters. It translates your inputs into a structured AGENT.md file containing YAML frontmatter and system prompts.

Do I need prior knowledge of YAML frontmatter to generate an AGENT.md file?

No, you do not need prior knowledge of YAML frontmatter because the AI wizard automatically generates the AGENT.md file structure for you. You simply define the agent's purpose, name, and tools during the guided setup.