hermes-agent-skill-authoring

Validate Hermes Agent skill frontmatter and documentation structure.

3|1|Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EntroVyx/hermes-agent-offsec --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-entrovyx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/EntroVyx/hermes-agent-offsec/tree/main/skills/software-development/hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EntroVyx/hermes-agent-offsec --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-entrovyx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the inconsistency and quality issues that arise when creating or modifying custom skills for the Hermes Agent, ensuring that all new additions follow the repository's strict structural and behavioral standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter Validation: Automatically checks for required fields like name and description to ensure compatibility with the agent's skill loader.
  • Quality Enforcement: Provides a framework for writing predictable, high-impact skill documentation that avoids common pitfalls like premature completion or no-op prose.
  • Use Case: When you need to contribute a new automated workflow to the repository, use this skill to structure your documentation and verify that your implementation meets the required technical and stylistic criteria.

Quick Start

Use the hermes-agent-skill-authoring skill to validate the structure and frontmatter of my new skill located in the software-development category.

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 validate Hermes Agent skill frontmatter and documentation structure?

To validate Hermes Agent skill frontmatter and documentation, use a standardized authoring framework that checks required fields like name and description, enforces metadata tagging conventions, and verifies writing quality to ensure predictable agent workflows.

What is the best way to standardize custom agent workflows in a repository?

Standardizing custom agent workflows requires enforcing repository conventions for category placement, frontmatter requirements, and documentation structure, which prevents inconsistency and ensures all new skills adhere to strict behavioral standards and predictable execution.

How do I automate skill authoring quality checks for YAML frontmatter?

Automating skill authoring quality checks for YAML frontmatter involves applying validation logic that scans for required fields, cross-references metadata tagging, and flags common documentation pitfalls like no-op prose or premature completion.

Does the Hermes Agent skill loader require specific frontmatter fields?

Yes, the Hermes Agent skill loader requires specific frontmatter fields such as name and description to ensure compatibility, and validating these fields automatically prevents loading failures and maintains predictable agent behavior.

Why do my custom agent skills fail quality checks during repository contribution?

Custom agent skills fail quality checks during repository contribution due to missing frontmatter fields, incorrect category placement, or poor documentation structure that does not adhere to the repository's strict behavioral standards and validation logic.

Can I use a validation framework to enforce documentation structure for new skills?

Yes, you can use a validation framework to enforce documentation structure for new skills by checking frontmatter requirements, verifying category placement, and cross-referencing metadata tagging to maintain high-quality repository conventions.