create-skill

Guide creation of Agent Skills for Cursor with SKILL.md structure.

1|Updated Jul 8, 2022

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npx skills add https://github.com/jiito/dotfiles --skill create-skill-jiito

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/jiito/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jiito/dotfiles --skill create-skill-jiito

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to creating, structuring, and optimizing Agent Skills for Cursor, ensuring they are discoverable, efficient, and effective.

Core Features & Use Cases

Skill Creation Guidance: Learn the structure, best practices, and SKILL.md format.
Best Practices: Understand how to write effective descriptions, use progressive disclosure, and manage complexity.
Use Case: You need to create a new skill to help the agent summarize meeting transcripts. Use this skill to learn how to structure the SKILL.md file, write a good description, and organize any necessary reference materials.

Quick Start

Follow the steps in this skill to create a new skill for summarizing meeting transcripts.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

What is an Agent Skill in Cursor and when do I need to create one?▼

To build effective Agent Skills for Cursor, you author a SKILL.md file following best practices for structure and metadata, then organize supporting files like scripts and references to ensure discoverability and efficient execution.

How do I structure a SKILL.md file for an Agent Skill in Cursor?▼

What metadata is required for Agent Skills to be discoverable in Cursor?▼

Discoverable Agent Skills require accurate metadata, including a clear tagline, keywords, and a core task description. This metadata ensures the Cursor agent can find and appropriately trigger the skill for the user's specific workflow needs.

What is the best way to organize scripts and reference files for a Cursor Agent Skill?▼

Organize scripts and reference files by keeping them logically grouped alongside your SKILL.md file. This progressive disclosure approach manages complexity, allowing the agent to access supporting documentation only when needed for the task.

Do I need any specific dependencies or environment setup to start creating Agent Skills?▼

No specific dependencies are required to start creating Agent Skills. You only need a text editor to write the SKILL.md file and structure your supporting reference materials according to the documented best practices.