create-skill

To create a custom AI agent skill for Cursor, you need to define its purpose, location, and triggers using the required SKILL.md format. This process guides you through structuring the directory layout and specifying domain knowledge.

The SKILL.md format is the required structure for defining custom AI agent skills, detailing the skill's name, description, triggers, and output preferences. It enforces best practices like progressive disclosure to ensure proper agent behavior.

Skill creation requires a specific directory layout and adherence to best practices like progressive disclosure and avoiding common anti-patterns. This ensures the agent correctly interprets domain knowledge and output preferences.

While prior prompt engineering experience helps, building Cursor skills mainly requires defining the skill's purpose, triggers, and domain knowledge. The creation process provides structured guidance for writing effective descriptions and formatting.

Common anti-patterns in agent development include poorly written descriptions and failing to use progressive disclosure. Avoiding these ensures the AI agent correctly interprets the skill's purpose, triggers, and output preferences.