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create-agent-template

Generate Harness agent templates with metadata.json, pipeline.yaml, and wiki.MD files.

80|16|Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#documentation#yaml#pipeline#code-review#harness#agent-template
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill create-agent-template
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-agent-template
Source: https://github.com/harness/harness-skills/tree/main/skills/create-agent-template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill create-agent-template

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates the generation of standardized Harness Agent templates to accelerate building AI-powered automation, eliminating manual scaffolding and setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates three files: metadata.json, pipeline.yaml (v1), and wiki.MD, ensuring a ready-to-use agent blueprint.
  • Enforces consistent naming, versioning, and structure across templates, enabling quick reuse and collaboration.
  • Provides reusable templates for common agent roles (code review, security scanning, documentation, testing) with templates ready for MCP integration.
  • Example: a team wants to spin up a new code-review agent by generating a complete template that can be customized.

Quick Start

Prompt your AI assistant with /create-agent-template and specify the desired agent role to generate a complete agent template.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-agent-template

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Harness pipeline YAML template for an AI code review agent?▼

To generate a Harness pipeline YAML template for an AI code review agent, prompt your AI assistant with the desired agent role to automatically scaffold the metadata.json, pipeline.yaml, and wiki.MD files required for deployment.

What files are included in an AI automation agent template for security scanning?▼

An AI automation agent template for security scanning includes three standardized files: a metadata.json for configuration, a v1 pipeline.yaml for execution, and a wiki.MD for documentation, ensuring a ready-to-use blueprint.

Can I create standardized YAML and metadata templates for testing agents from a single prompt?▼

Yes, you can create standardized YAML and metadata templates for testing agents from a single prompt by using the agent template generation Skill to scaffold complete blueprints with consistent naming and versioning.

Does the generated agent template pipeline support MCP integration?▼

Yes, the generated agent template pipeline supports MCP integration, providing reusable templates for common agent roles like code review and documentation that are ready for immediate integration.

What is the best way to ensure consistent naming and cross-file validation in generated agent pipelines?▼

The best way to ensure consistent naming and cross-file validation in generated agent pipelines is to use an automated template generator that enforces standardized structure and validates references and inputs across the metadata, pipeline, and wiki files.

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