list-skills

List available skills with names and descriptions from the skills manifest directory.

1|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adamrdrew/claude-code-patterns --skill list-skills-adamrdrew
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: list-skills
Source: https://github.com/adamrdrew/claude-code-patterns/tree/main/skill-discovery/.claude/skills/list-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamrdrew/claude-code-patterns --skill list-skills-adamrdrew

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Lists all available skills with their names and descriptions, enabling users to quickly discover capabilities before choosing a skill to invoke.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Catalogs skills by name and brief description to reveal capabilities.
  • Enables proactive planning by letting users decide which skill to run next.
  • Use Case: A user asks to explore what the agent can do, then selects a skill to execute.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to enumerate all available skills and their short descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions about list-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I list all available agent skills and their descriptions?

You can discover available skills by asking the agent to enumerate them. It reads the skills manifest directory and renders frontmatter metadata to display each skill's name and description.

What is the best way to discover agent capabilities before invoking a specific tool?

Discovering agent capabilities is done by listing all skills with their names and descriptions. This allows you to proactively plan workflows and decide which skill to execute before making a selection.

How do I explore what an agent can do through a skill catalog?

Exploring what an agent can do involves cataloging skills by name and brief description. This reveals available capabilities and allows users to select a specific skill to run next based on their needs.

Does listing skills require access to a specific manifest directory?

Listing skills does require access to the skills manifest directory. The process depends on reading this directory and rendering frontmatter metadata to successfully surface capabilities for knowledge discovery.

Can I use skill discovery to plan multi-step agent workflows?

You can use skill discovery to plan multi-step workflows. By surfacing capabilities and descriptions before invoking other skills, it enables proactive planning and helps you decide which skill to run next.

Are there limitations to listing skills from manifest metadata?

A limitation of listing skills from manifest metadata is that it provides only names and descriptions. This basic implementation surface requires access to the manifest directory to reveal capabilities without executing the skills.