hermes-agent-skill-authoring

To validate a SKILL.md file, use the built-in validator to check that your frontmatter structure, metadata requirements, and peer-matched formatting align with Hermes Agent conventions before deployment.

Required YAML frontmatter for Hermes Agent skill authoring includes specific metadata fields that define the skill's properties, ensuring the file passes structural validation and adheres to peer-matched standards.

Yes, you need to know YAML to author in-repo SKILL.md files, as the skill requires knowledge of YAML syntax and Hermes Agent conventions to correctly structure the frontmatter and pass validation.

You validate the structure of a SKILL.md file by running the skill's validator, which checks the document for correct format, proper frontmatter, and required content sections according to Hermes Agent standards.

Structuring a SKILL.md file requires specific sections and formatting guidelines provided by the skill, ensuring the document meets peer-matched structure requirements and passes the built-in validation process.

A SKILL.md file fails Hermes Agent validation when it lacks required frontmatter, contains incorrect YAML syntax, or misses necessary structural sections defined by the peer-matched formatting guidelines.