hub-news-posts

Generate Galaxy Hub news posts with structured templates and frontmatter.

7|12|Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galaxyproject/galaxy-skills --skill hub-news-posts
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hub-news-posts
Source: https://github.com/galaxyproject/galaxy-skills/tree/main/hub-news-posts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galaxyproject/galaxy-skills --skill hub-news-posts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides ready-to-use templates and workflows to produce Galaxy Hub news posts, ensuring consistency with galaxyproject.org/news formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template-driven content: Generate frontmatter-compliant posts with required fields like title, date, tease, authors, tags, and subsites.
  • Guided content creation: Include guidance for images, figures, and embedding rules, plus formatting references for Markdown in Galaxy Hub.
  • Use Case: Create a release announcement, conference update, or product post from a draft outline while ensuring publication-ready structure.

Quick Start

Use the hub-news-posts skill to generate a new news post draft for a hypothetical Galaxy release.

Frequently Asked Questions about hub-news-posts

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format a Galaxy Hub news post with frontmatter?

To format a Galaxy Hub news post, you must include structured frontmatter with required fields such as title, date, tease, authors, tags, and subsites to ensure publication-ready structure.

What is the required metadata for galaxyproject.org news posts?

Required metadata for galaxyproject.org news posts includes title, date, and authors, with structured frontmatter templates enforcing these fields for consistent content creation.

Does the Galaxy Hub news post template support Markdown formatting for images and references?

Yes, the template provides guidance for converting content to Galaxy Hub Markdown, including formatting references and specific rules for embedding images and figures.

What's the best way to create a Galaxy release announcement for the Hub?

The best way to create a release announcement is using a template-driven workflow that generates frontmatter-compliant drafts, ensuring consistent formatting for galaxyproject.org/news.

Why does my Galaxy Hub news post draft lack consistent structure?

Your Galaxy Hub news post draft lacks structure if it omits required frontmatter fields like title, date, and authors, which the provided templates enforce for consistent workflows.