create-agnostic-skill

Scaffold a skill directory and SKILL.md file per the Agent Skills open standard.

1|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tkstang/open-agent-toolkit --skill create-agnostic-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-agnostic-skill
Source: https://github.com/tkstang/open-agent-toolkit/tree/main/.agents/skills/create-agnostic-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tkstang/open-agent-toolkit --skill create-agnostic-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of new, reusable workflow skills for AI coding agents, ensuring adherence to the Agent Skills open standard.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Scaffolding: Generates the necessary SKILL.md file and directory structure for a new skill.
  • Standard Adherence: Ensures new skills follow best practices for naming, frontmatter, and structure.
  • Use Case: When you need to add a new capability to your AI assistant, like a skill to automatically generate commit messages or a skill to summarize documentation, you use this to create the foundational skill file.

Quick Start

Create a new skill named 'code-cleanup' by running the command to create an agnostic skill with the name code-cleanup.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-agnostic-skill

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

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How do I scaffold a new skill directory for AI agent development?

To scaffold a new skill directory for AI agent development, you use this tool to generate the required folder structure and SKILL.md file automatically. This ensures your new agent capability follows the open standard for cross-provider compatibility.

What is the Agent Skills open standard for creating reusable agent capabilities?

The Agent Skills open standard is a specification for creating reusable agent capabilities through standardized templates. It defines best practices for naming, frontmatter, and workflow structure to ensure skills work across different AI providers.

Can I define custom arguments and workflow structure when scaffolding agent skills?

Yes, you can define custom arguments and workflow structure when scaffolding agent skills. The generated SKILL.md template supports specifying the skill name, description, arguments, and workflow structure needed for your specific automation task.

Do I need any dependencies installed to generate a SKILL.md file?

No dependencies are required to generate a SKILL.md file. The scaffolding process operates independently without external packages, allowing you to create standardized agent skill templates directly in your development environment.

When should I use a standardized template for skill creation instead of writing files manually?

You should use a standardized template for skill creation instead of writing files manually when you need to ensure adherence to the Agent Skills open standard. It prevents structural errors and guarantees cross-provider compatibility for reusable workflows.

What's the best way to add a new capability like automated commit messages to an AI coding agent?

The best way to add a new capability like automated commit messages to an AI coding agent is to scaffold a dedicated skill. This generates the foundational SKILL.md file and directory, providing a standardized structure for the new automation workflow.