hire-agent

Determine MERLIN hiring needs, run SCOOP research, and draft agent files with a Research Foundation.

4|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smartmarbles/helm --skill hire-agent-smartmarbles
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Skill: hire-agent
Source: https://github.com/smartmarbles/helm/tree/main/.github/skills/hire-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smartmarbles/helm --skill hire-agent-smartmarbles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hiring MERLIN agents requires a structured, auditable process that coordinates intake, SCOOP research, persona design, agent-file authoring, permanent-vs-temporary placement, and roster updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a repeatable Hiring Protocol from intake through roster updates, ensuring governance and SCOOP involvement.
  • Drafts agent files with a mandatory Research Foundation and handles permanent and temporary placements with proper retention and archival rules.
  • Updates the roster in real time and announces hires to align on-boarding expectations.

Quick Start

Trigger a hire request, run SCOOP research, draft the new agent file with the Research Foundation, and update the roster in one workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about hire-agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate AI agent hiring and ensure roster compliance?

You can automate AI agent hiring by triggering a request that executes SCOOP research, drafts an agent file with a mandatory Research Foundation, updates the roster, and validates the workflow against the agent-file schema to ensure full compliance.

What is the process for adding a new agent to a MERLIN-enabled team?

Adding a new agent to a MERLIN-enabled team requires determining hiring needs, running SCOOP-based research, authoring the agent file with a Research Foundation, and updating the roster while enforcing placement and retention rules.

How do I manage permanent versus temporary agent placements?

You can manage permanent and temporary agent placements by enforcing specific placement rules during the hiring workflow, which handles proper retention and archival rules to maintain an auditable and compliant roster.

Does the agent hiring workflow handle schema validation automatically?

Yes, the agent hiring workflow validates the entire process against the agent-file schema and roster requirements automatically, ensuring that the end-to-end onboarding and roster updates remain fully compliant.

When do I need to run SCOOP research before drafting an agent file?

You need to run SCOOP research immediately after determining hiring needs and before drafting the agent file, as it establishes the mandatory Research Foundation required to proceed with the compliant roster update.

Can I announce new AI agent hires and align onboarding expectations automatically?

Yes, you can automatically announce new AI agent hires during the workflow, which updates the roster in real time and aligns onboarding expectations across the team as part of the structured hiring protocol.