hiddink-harness:update-external

Synchronize local agent configurations with remote GitHub and package registry sources.

1|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness --skill hiddink-harness-update-external
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Skill: hiddink-harness:update-external
Source: https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness/tree/main/templates/skills/update-external
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness --skill hiddink-harness-update-external

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of keeping distributed agent configurations, skills, and documentation up-to-date with their upstream repositories and sources, preventing version drift and configuration rot.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Source Synchronization: Automatically checks for updates across GitHub repositories, skills.sh marketplace, and official documentation URLs.
  • Validation & Auditing: Ensures that updates do not break existing agent functionality by running automated audit checks post-update.
  • Use Case: When a team updates their shared agent-skills repository on GitHub, this Skill allows you to pull those changes into your local harness environment and validate them in one command.

Quick Start

Run the update external skill to check for and apply all available updates to your agents and guides.

Frequently Asked Questions about hiddink-harness:update-external

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I synchronize local agent configurations with upstream GitHub repositories?

Synchronizing local agent configurations with GitHub repositories requires a tool that fetches remote updates and applies them locally. This Skill automates that process within the harness environment, pulling changes from GitHub and updating your local configuration files.

What is the best way to prevent version drift in a distributed agent ecosystem?

Preventing version drift in a distributed agent ecosystem involves regular checks against upstream sources. This Skill automatically checks for updates across GitHub, package registries, and documentation URLs to keep your local environment synced.

Can I validate external updates without breaking existing agent functionality?

Validating external updates without breaking existing agent functionality is achieved through post-update audits. This Skill runs automated audit checks after fetching updates to ensure your local configurations and skills remain intact and functional.

Do I need network access to update local skills from remote sources?

Network access to external repositories is required to update local skills from remote sources. This Skill needs connectivity to fetch updates from GitHub and package registries, plus local execution permissions to modify configuration files.

How does automated synchronization handle skills from the skills.sh marketplace?

Automated synchronization handles skills from the skills.sh marketplace by checking the source for available updates and fetching them. The Skill integrates this multi-source synchronization into your local harness environment alongside GitHub and documentation URLs.