hermes-agent-skill-authoring

YAML frontmatter for a SKILL.md file requires specific fields including name, description, version, author, and license to ensure the Hermes Agent correctly parses and validates the skill metadata.

SKILL.md authoring principles focus on predictability, clarity, and adherence to Hermes conventions, ensuring the agent interprets instructions accurately and functions reliably within the software development workflow.

Validator constraints for SKILL.md files include strict adherence to size limits, specific tag formats, and mandatory content requirements to pass validation checks within the Hermes Agent package.

Yes, in-repo skill authoring requires YAML parsing and content validation logic to ensure the frontmatter structure is correctly formatted and the file adheres to Hermes Agent validator constraints.

The best way to start writing a SKILL.md file is to use the provided frontmatter template and save the file to the appropriate directory within your Hermes Agent package.

A SKILL.md file fails validation when it violates outlined constraints such as exceeding size limits, using incorrect tag formats, missing required content, or having improperly structured YAML frontmatter.