hermes-agent-skill-authoring

To create a Hermes-Agent skill, navigate to the 'skills/<category>/<name>/' directory in your repository and use the provided SKILL.md file structure as a template. This ensures your new skill includes the correct structured frontmatter and operational instructions required by the Hermes-Agent ecosystem.

The recommended directory structure for managing repository-based skills organizes files under 'skills/<category>/<name>/'. Following this directory structure ensures consistent skill management, simplifies cross-referencing, and aligns your repository with Hermes-Agent standards for skill authoring.

You validate the frontmatter in SKILL.md files by using the provided validator tools to check structure and content. This validation ensures compliance with Hermes-Agent standards, verifying that your skill configuration is correctly formatted before repository deployment.

Yes, you can cross-reference related Hermes-Agent skills within your repository. This skill authoring process facilitates linking related skills directly inside your SKILL.md files, enabling more comprehensive and connected workflows across your repository-based skill library.

No external dependencies are required to author Hermes-Agent skills. The skill authoring process relies entirely on standard repository management practices, using provided scripts and references to guide frontmatter creation and directory structure without additional packages.

The best way to ensure your SKILL.md file meets Hermes-Agent standards is to follow the authoring guidelines for frontmatter creation and use the built-in validator. This combination checks structural compliance and enforces best practices for directory organization.