meta-skill-guide

Skill design starts with a blueprint covering three levels: metadata (Level 1), instructions (Level 2), and resources (Level 3). Use the Simple Skill Template to scaffold a new skill, then apply standardized structure, YAML frontmatter, naming conventions, and security considerations to meet validation requirements.

Follow established design patterns for Simple, Moderate, and Advanced skill tiers. Apply quality gates for validation and architecture guidance. Use progressive disclosure, one-level references, and clear naming rules. Design for composability so skills can orchestrate with others into robust workflows.

The three templates scale with implementation depth and complexity. Simple skills cover basic tasks with minimal components. Moderate skills add cross-skill patterns and intermediate reasoning. Advanced skills include rich internal design, multi-component orchestration, and sophisticated validation logic.

Validation covers YAML frontmatter structure, naming rule compliance, security considerations, one-level reference patterns, and architectural consistency. The meta-skill-guide outlines specific gates to confirm your skill satisfies technical and structural requirements before deployment.

Yes. Cross-skill orchestration guidance in the meta-skill-guide covers patterns for combining skills into robust workflows. Design skills with clear interfaces and progressive disclosure to enable seamless composition and reduce coupling between components.