how-to-publish-paks

Name: how-to-publish-paks
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Author: Stakpak

Publish Agent Skills to the Paks registry with validation and versioning.

4|1|Updated Dec 9, 2025

Search Tags:#workflow #versioning #validation #cli #publish #registry #paks

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npx skills add https://github.com/stakpak/community-paks --skill how-to-publish-paks

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Skill: how-to-publish-paks
Source: https://github.com/stakpak/community-paks/tree/main/how-to-publish-paks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stakpak/community-paks --skill how-to-publish-paks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Practical guide to create and publish high-quality Agent Skills (paks) to the Paks registry, covering frontmatter structure, validation, versioning, and workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Clear SKILL.md frontmatter requirements (name, description, metadata.version)
Step-by-step publishing workflow (validation, login, tagging, and publishing)
Real-world use cases: publishing new skills and updating registry entries.

Quick Start

Create a new skill with the paks CLI and begin the publish workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about how-to-publish-paks

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I publish an Agent Skill to the Paks registry from a local repository?▼

To publish an Agent Skill to the Paks registry, use the paks CLI to validate your SKILL.md frontmatter, log in for registry authentication, apply git tagging, and execute the publish command.

What frontmatter metadata is required in a SKILL.md file to validate for publishing?▼

Valid SKILL.md frontmatter requires specific metadata fields including name, description, and metadata.version to pass CLI validation before you can publish to the registry.

What is the best way to structure and version an Agent Skill before releasing it?▼

The best way to structure and version an Agent Skill is to define required frontmatter fields, apply semantic versioning, and use git tagging to mark releases before running the paks CLI publish workflow.

Do I need git tagging and CLI validation to update an existing registry entry?▼

Yes, updating an existing registry entry requires CLI validation of your updated frontmatter and new git tagging to ensure proper versioning before you publish changes through the paks tool.

Can I use the paks CLI to create and validate a new skill before publishing?▼

Yes, you can use the paks CLI to create a new skill and begin the publish workflow, which includes validating frontmatter requirements and checking versioning before releasing to the registry.

Why does my skill fail validation when trying to publish to the Paks registry?▼

Skill validation fails when your SKILL.md file is missing required frontmatter fields such as name, description, or metadata.version, or if you have not authenticated with the registry via the paks CLI login.