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Explain the .claude directory structure and skill lifecycle for the ikigai agent system.

Updated Jun 3, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#agent#metadata#skill#directory#system#skillset
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mgreenly/ikigai --skill meta-mgreenly
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: meta
Source: https://github.com/mgreenly/ikigai/tree/main/.claude/library/meta
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mgreenly/ikigai --skill meta-mgreenly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes guidance for building and maintaining the ikigai agent system by detailing the .claude directory layout and conventions for skills, skillsets, and commands.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Defines a canonical directory structure for agent system artifacts: .claude/commands, .claude/library, .claude/skillsets, and .claude/data.
  • Guides teams on designing, auditing, and extending skills and skillsets with consistent frontmatter and documentation practices.
  • Serves as a reference for governance and onboarding of new contributors working on the agent infrastructure.

Quick Start

Load the meta skill to begin managing and extending the ikigai agent infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions about meta

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize agent system infrastructure and directory layout for Claude skills?▼

Organize agent system infrastructure by structuring the .claude directory with canonical folders for commands, library, skillsets, and data to ensure predictable skill loading and consistent behavior.

What metadata and frontmatter conventions do I need for documenting agent skills?▼

Documenting agent skills requires standardized frontmatter and metadata conventions to define skill identity, dependencies, and lifecycle behavior for predictable loading via the /load command.

When should I audit my .claude directory for skillset consistency?▼

Audit your .claude directory for skillset consistency when extending existing skills, onboarding new contributors, or designing new commands to verify frontmatter and directory layout compliance.

What is the canonical directory structure for building agent skillsets?▼

The canonical agent skillset directory structure uses .claude/commands for commands, .claude/library for shared resources, .claude/skillsets for skill collections, and .claude/data for persistent storage.

Do I need to follow specific frontmatter standards for skills to load via /load?▼

Skills must follow specific frontmatter and metadata standards to load via /load predictably, ensuring the agent system correctly parses skill definitions and applies their configured behavior.

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