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hermes-agent-skill-authoring

Create and validate in-repo SKILL.md files with YAML frontmatter for Hermes Agent.

1|Updated May 18, 2026
Search Tags:#skill authoring#validator#frontmatter#hermes agent#repository conventions#skill md
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-rickyananda
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills/tree/main/software-development/hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-rickyananda

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create and maintain in-repo SKILL.md files that are ready to ship with Hermes Agent, instead of leaving skill authorship scattered, inconsistent, or invalid.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Repository-Ready Authoring: Create new skill directories in the shared repository tree so the result can be committed and reused by the team.
  • Validator-Friendly Structure: Keep frontmatter, body layout, naming, and description length aligned with Hermes validation rules.
  • Skill Maintenance: Update existing in-repo skills with small patches or full rewrites while preserving peer-matched conventions and discoverability.
  • Practical Examples: Use this Skill when adding a reusable workflow, tightening a skill’s trigger language, or checking whether a draft meets the expected repository format.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to draft or revise an in-repo SKILL.md for a software-development skill and verify it against Hermes frontmatter and structure rules before committing.

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 valid SKILL.md file for Hermes Agent?▼

To create a valid SKILL.md file for Hermes Agent, include YAML frontmatter with name and description fields, write a non-empty body, and comply with location, length, and metadata validation rules.

What are the Hermes Agent SKILL.md frontmatter requirements?▼

Hermes Agent SKILL.md frontmatter requires a name and description field. The file must also contain a non-empty body and pass length and metadata validation checks before repository submission.

How do I update existing in-repo SKILL.md files while maintaining conventions?▼

Updating existing in-repo SKILL.md files involves applying small patches or full rewrites while preserving peer-matched conventions and discoverability within the shared repository tree.

What's the best way to validate a repository skill before committing?▼

The best way to validate a repository skill is to verify the draft SKILL.md against Hermes frontmatter, body layout, naming, and description length rules before committing the directory.

Why does my Hermes Agent skill fail validation?▼

Hermes Agent skill validation fails when the SKILL.md file lacks required YAML frontmatter, has an empty body, or violates naming, location, description length, or metadata conventions.

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