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create-edit-agent-skill

Scaffold VS Code Agent Skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and validation.

5|1|Updated Dec 30, 2024
Search Tags:#templates#validation#scaffold#frontmatter#agent-skills#vs-code
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/crossxwill/IML4Finance --skill create-edit-agent-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-edit-agent-skill
Source: https://github.com/crossxwill/IML4Finance/tree/main/.github/skills/create-edit-agent-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/crossxwill/IML4Finance --skill create-edit-agent-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The official skill generator for VS Code Agent Skills scaffolds new skills with correct directory structure, ensures a valid SKILL.md with name and description, and provides a built-in validation workflow to maintain consistency across Skill Units.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffolds the .github/skills/<name>/ directory structure with a required SKILL.md and optional resource folders.
  • Generates a valid SKILL.md optimized for the agent's context window.
  • Validates the structure and frontmatter using an attached Python script to prevent misconfigurations.

Quick Start

Provide a new skill name and concise description to auto-generate a compliant Skill Unit skeleton.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-edit-agent-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a VS Code Agent Skill with the correct directory structure?▼

To scaffold a VS Code Agent Skill, provide a skill name and description to automatically generate the .github/skills/<name>/ directory structure with a required SKILL.md and optional resource folders.

What is the required format for a SKILL.md frontmatter in an agent skill?▼

The SKILL.md frontmatter requires a valid name and description to ensure the agent skill is properly configured and optimized for the agent's context window.

How do I validate VS Code Agent Skills structure and frontmatter integrity?▼

You validate VS Code Agent Skills by running an attached Python validation script that checks the directory structure, verifies frontmatter integrity, and enforces kebab-case name validation to prevent misconfigurations.

Does the agent skill generator enforce kebab-case naming conventions?▼

Yes, the agent skill generator implements kebab-case name validation to ensure every scaffolded skill uses a compliant naming format and maintains consistency across Skill Units.

Can I include optional scripts and assets when creating an agent skill?▼

Yes, when creating an agent skill you can include optional scripts, references, or assets folders alongside the required SKILL.md file within the scaffolded directory structure.

Why does my VS Code Agent Skill fail validation checks?▼

VS Code Agent Skill validation fails when the directory structure is incorrect, the SKILL.md frontmatter lacks a required name or description, or the skill name violates kebab-case formatting rules.

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