mentat-skill

Evaluate, shrink, or scaffold mentat skills with pass-rate and token-ratio gates.

Updated Jun 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matheushenriquefs/mentat --skill mentat-skill
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Skill: mentat-skill
Source: https://github.com/matheushenriquefs/mentat/tree/main/.agents/skills/mentat-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matheushenriquefs/mentat --skill mentat-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The mentat-skill helps manage and streamline the process of working with mentat skills by providing functionalities like evaluation, shrinkage, and scaffolding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluation: Run functional and cognitive evaluations on existing skills.
  • Shrink: Propose leaner versions of SKILL.md files.
  • Scaffolding: Create new skill directories from templates with necessary configurations.
  • Use Case: If you want to evaluate the effectiveness of a skill, propose a leaner version of its SKILL.md, or create a new skill, this skill is essential.

Quick Start

Use the /mentat-skill eval command followed by the skill name to evaluate an existing skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about mentat-skill

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

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How do I evaluate the effectiveness of a mentat skill?

To evaluate a mentat skill, run functional and cognitive evaluations against the skill using the eval command. This process scores the skill's performance while guarding results with pass-rate and token-ratio gates.

How do I scaffold a new skill from a template?

You can scaffold a new skill by generating a skill directory from pre-configured templates. This creates the necessary directory structure and configuration files required to start developing a new mentat skill.

What is skill shrinkage and how does it optimize SKILL.md files?

Skill shrinkage analyzes existing SKILL.md files and proposes leaner versions. It reduces token usage while preserving core functionality, helping parallel coding agents process instructions more efficiently.

Can I manage parallel coding agents and code rebases with this tool?

Yes, this tool handles parallel coding agent management with a focus on code rebase, re-gate, scoring, and landing operations. It coordinates multiple agents working simultaneously on the same codebase.

What are pass-rate and token-ratio gates in skill evaluation?

Pass-rate and token-ratio gates are threshold metrics used during functional and cognitive evaluations. They determine whether a skill meets performance standards by measuring test success rates and token consumption efficiency.

Do I need any dependencies installed to use mentat-skill?

No external dependencies are required to use mentat-skill. It operates independently using its built-in scripts and references components to perform evaluations, shrinkage, and scaffolding tasks.