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hermes-agent-skill-authoring

Create and validate SKILL.md files with YAML frontmatter and repository conventions.

Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#skill authoring#skill.md#yaml frontmatter#ai assistants#repository workflow
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Gitnapp/Skills --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-gitnapp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/Gitnapp/Skills/tree/main/software-development/hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Gitnapp/Skills --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-gitnapp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers create, validate, and maintain reusable AI assistant skills by following required SKILL.md structure, frontmatter rules, and repository conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Authoring Guidance: Provides standards for writing in-repo skills, including YAML frontmatter, directory placement, and operational instructions.
  • Validation Workflows: Explains required checks for names, descriptions, file size limits, formatting, and skill completeness.
  • Use Case: Developers adding a new reusable workflow to an AI assistant repository can use this Skill to design the skill structure, verify compliance, and prepare it for version control.

Quick Start

Use the hermes-agent-skill-authoring skill to create or review a SKILL.md file for a new in-repo assistant capability.

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 an AI assistant repository?▼

Skill authoring requires structured YAML frontmatter for metadata, compliant Markdown instructions for operational logic, and correct directory placement to ensure repository integration and AI assistant skill activation.

What validation checks are needed for skill authoring in a repository?▼

Skill authoring validation checks verify SKILL.md file names, descriptions, file size limits, formatting, and overall completeness to ensure the AI assistant skill meets repository conventions and is ready for version control.

When do I need YAML frontmatter in a SKILL.md file?▼

YAML frontmatter is required in a SKILL.md file whenever you create a new reusable AI assistant skill, as it provides the structured metadata necessary for skill discovery, validation, and activation within the repository workflow.

Does skill authoring work with existing skill maintenance workflows?▼

Skill authoring applies to existing skill maintenance by validating SKILL.md files against repository conventions, checking frontmatter compliance, and verifying formatting limits to maintain reliable AI assistant capabilities during version control updates.

What are the limitations when validating SKILL.md file size and formatting?▼

SKILL.md validation enforces strict file size limits and formatting rules, meaning files exceeding these constraints or missing required frontmatter fields will fail repository integration checks and prevent AI assistant skill activation.

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