CWD Test Skill

To run a skill from its current directory, navigate to the folder containing the skill and activate it locally. This directory-based activation loads guidance from the SKILL.md file, ensuring the correct instance executes when multiple copies exist.

Directory-scoped skill discovery is the process of activating a skill directly from its own folder. You need it for modular projects where each skill resides in its own directory, preventing confusion when multiple copies of a skill exist.

Validating YAML frontmatter for local skill testing involves checking the SKILL.md file for required name and description fields. This simple validation ensures the skill metadata is properly formatted before directory-based activation.

Yes, local skill activation works specifically with modular project structures where each skill resides in its own folder. It enables self-contained activation by reading the SKILL.md file and optional sibling files like scripts and assets.

Path ambiguity occurs when multiple copies of a skill exist because the system cannot determine which instance to execute. Directory-based activation resolves this by running the skill directly from its current folder location.