hermes-agent-skill-authoring

Author in-repo SKILL.md files with YAML frontmatter validation and standard structure.

Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-skkeoriw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain/tree/main/brain/hermes-home/skills/software-development/hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-skkeoriw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidelines for efficiently authoring SKILL.md files, ensuring frontmatter validation and adhering to structure and formatting standards for in-repo skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter Validation: Ensures that SKILL.md files adhere to mandatory frontmatter requirements.
  • Formatting Guidelines: Provides structured formatting suggestions for SKILL.md files, including naming conventions, description limits, and versioning.
  • Peer-Matched Structure: Recommends a common structure for SKILL.md files, facilitating skill readability and maintainability.
  • In-Repo Skills Authoring: Supports the creation and maintenance of in-repo skills for Hermes Agent.

Quick Start

To author a new SKILL.md file for your skill, navigate to the 'skills/<category>/<name>/' directory and use 'write_file' to create your SKILL.md.

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 with valid YAML frontmatter?

To create a SKILL.md file with valid YAML frontmatter, navigate to the 'skills/<category>/<name>/' directory and use 'write_file'. This process enforces mandatory frontmatter requirements and suggests a standard structure for consistent in-repo skill documentation.

What formatting guidelines should I follow for Hermes Agent skill documentation?

Formatting guidelines for Hermes Agent skill documentation include adhering to mandatory YAML frontmatter requirements, following naming conventions, respecting description limits, and applying versioning to ensure consistent and readable SKILL.md files.

What is the standard structure for in-repo SKILL.md files?

The standard structure for in-repo SKILL.md files is a peer-matched format that facilitates skill readability and maintainability. It enforces frontmatter validation and provides structured formatting suggestions for the Hermes Agent environment.

Do I need any external dependencies to author in-repo skills?

No external dependencies are required to author in-repo skills. The authoring process operates independently using standard file creation tools to generate SKILL.md files with validated YAML frontmatter and structured formatting.

What's the best way to maintain consistent documentation across multiple in-repo skills?

The best way to maintain consistent documentation across multiple in-repo skills is to follow a peer-matched structure with enforced YAML frontmatter validation. This ensures all SKILL.md files adhere to standard naming conventions, description limits, and versioning.

Why does my SKILL.md file fail frontmatter validation?

SKILL.md files fail frontmatter validation when they do not adhere to mandatory YAML frontmatter requirements. Ensure your file follows the suggested standard structure, naming conventions, and description limits to pass validation checks.