hermes-agent-skill-authoring

Name: hermes-agent-skill-authoring
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Author: davpatel605-beep

Create and validate Hermes Agent SKILL.md files with required metadata.

Updated Jun 25, 2026

Search Tags:#validation #skill authoring #skill.md #yaml frontmatter #agent workflows #hermes

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npx skills add https://github.com/davpatel605-beep/hermusagent --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-davpatel605-beep

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Skill: hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/davpatel605-beep/hermusagent/tree/main/backend/vendor/hermes/skills/software-development/hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davpatel605-beep/hermusagent --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-davpatel605-beep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers create, validate, and maintain high-quality Hermes Agent skill units by providing clear conventions for SKILL.md structure, metadata, organization, and operational guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Skill Authoring Guidance: Defines frontmatter requirements, directory placement rules, and writing principles for reusable Hermes Agent skills.
Validation Support: Explains required checks for names, descriptions, file size limits, metadata fields, and skill structure compliance.
Use Case: Developers adding a new in-repository Hermes Agent capability can use this Skill to design a discoverable SKILL.md that follows project standards.

Quick Start

Use the hermes-agent-skill-authoring skill to create or review a SKILL.md file for a new Hermes Agent workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermes-agent-skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a SKILL.md file for a reusable Hermes Agent workflow?▼

To create a Hermes Agent skill, you define a SKILL.md file with required YAML frontmatter, directory conventions, and structured documentation that passes project validation checks for discoverability.

What validation checks are required for Hermes Agent skill definitions?▼

Hermes skill validation checks verify required YAML frontmatter fields, skill names, descriptions, file size limits, and structural compliance to ensure the SKILL.md file meets project quality standards.

What metadata is needed in YAML frontmatter for a Hermes skill?▼

YAML frontmatter for Hermes skills requires specific metadata fields including names, descriptions, and category information to ensure the agent workflow is discoverable and compliant with repository standards.

Does Hermes skill authoring work for editing existing agent workflows?▼

Hermes skill authoring applies to developing, editing, and reviewing in-repository SKILL.md files, allowing developers to maintain and update existing agent workflows while ensuring continued compliance.

What are the file size limits and directory conventions for Hermes skills?▼

Hermes skills must adhere to specific file size limits and directory placement rules defined by the project standards, ensuring proper organization and validation of in-repository agent workflows.

Why does my SKILL.md file fail Hermes Agent validation?▼

SKILL.md validation failures occur when files lack required YAML frontmatter fields, exceed file size limits, violate directory conventions, or fail to meet structural compliance checks for Hermes Agent skills.