no-eval-skill

Test skill discovery and validation for entries lacking an eval.yaml file.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dotnet/skills --skill no-eval-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: no-eval-skill
Source: https://github.com/dotnet/skills/tree/main/eng/skill-validator/tests/fixtures/no-eval-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dotnet/skills --skill no-eval-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill serves as a test case for the skill validator, specifically to verify how the system handles skills that do not include an eval.yaml file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery Testing: Ensures the skill discovery mechanism functions correctly even when evaluation criteria are absent.
  • Validator Robustness: Demonstrates the validator's ability to process and categorize skills based on their presence and basic structure, not just their testability.
  • Use Case: This skill is primarily for internal testing and development of the agentic skill framework itself.

Quick Start

This skill is for testing purposes and does not have a direct user-facing quick start command.

Frequently Asked Questions about no-eval-skill

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

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How does the skill framework handle skills that are missing an eval.yaml configuration file?

The skill framework validates skills missing an eval.yaml file by relying on their fundamental structure and the presence of a SKILL.md file, ensuring robust discovery and categorization even without evaluation criteria.

What happens during skill discovery when evaluation criteria are absent?

During skill discovery, absent evaluation criteria do not break the process; the validator identifies and processes the skill based on its basic structure and SKILL.md presence to maintain framework robustness.

Do I need an eval.yaml file for a skill to be recognized by the validator?

No, an eval.yaml file is not required for recognition. The validator correctly identifies and handles skills by checking for a SKILL.md file and the skill's fundamental structure.

Why does the skill management system test skills without an evaluation configuration?

Testing skills without an evaluation configuration verifies the skill management system's robustness, ensuring the discovery and validation mechanisms correctly process skills based on basic structure rather than solely on testability.

Can I use a skill with only a SKILL.md file in the agentic framework?

Yes, you can use a skill with only a SKILL.md file. The framework correctly discovers and validates these skills, demonstrating the validator's ability to process them based on their fundamental structure.