ki-skills

Audit and review Agent Skills written in YAML and Markdown.

Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/knowledgeislands/ki-agentic-harness --skill ki-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ki-skills
Source: https://github.com/knowledgeislands/ki-agentic-harness/tree/main/skills/ki-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/knowledgeislands/ki-agentic-harness --skill ki-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ki-agentic-harness, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive framework for auditing, reviewing, and writing Agent Skills. It ensures that skills are written to the highest standards of best practice and are discoverable and usable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Auditing: Review existing skills against a defined rubric to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Skill Review: Help authors of new skills by providing guidance and feedback on their SKILL.md files.
  • Skill Writing: Scaffold new skills with the correct structure and conventions.
  • Use Case: If you are developing a new Agent Skill, this Skill can help you write a well-structured and high-quality SKILL.md file that follows the Agent Skills open standard.

Quick Start

Use the ki-skills skill to audit a new skill you are developing.

Frequently Asked Questions about ki-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit Agent Skills to ensure they follow best practice?

You audit Agent Skills by reviewing YAML and Markdown files against a defined rubric of mechanical checks and judgment criteria. This ensures skills meet quality standards and adhere to the open standard.

What is the best way to write a well-structured SKILL.md file for a new agent skill?

The best way to write a SKILL.md file is to scaffold new skills with correct structure and conventions. This provides guidance and feedback to help authors develop high-quality skills.

Do I need the Knowledge Islands framework to review agent skills?

Yes, you need the Knowledge Islands framework and the Agent Skills standard to review agent skills. The skill applies to governance, process, and scoped skills within this specific framework.

Can I use this to review both YAML and Markdown skill files?

Yes, you can review both YAML and Markdown skill files. The auditing process evaluates these formats to ensure discoverability and usability for governance, process, and scoped skills.

What's the difference between auditing and reviewing agent skills?

Auditing reviews existing skills against a defined rubric for quality standards, while reviewing helps authors of new skills by providing guidance and feedback on their SKILL.md files during development.