open-prose

Validate OpenProse Skill Units with mandatory SKILL.md and YAML frontmatter metadata.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openprose/prose --skill open-prose-openprose
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-prose
Source: https://github.com/openprose/prose/tree/main/skills/open-prose
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openprose/prose --skill open-prose-openprose

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify and validate Skill Units by enforcing a mandatory SKILL.md at the root and exposing a YAML frontmatter with name and description.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OpenProse Skill Units are self-contained, discovery-driven units composed of a SKILL.md and optional resources.
  • They enable consistent discovery, activation, and on-demand resources like scripts/references/assets.

Quick Start

Start by examining the built-in SKILL.md and prose.md to learn how to define agents and sessions, then run an example program from the examples directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-prose

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate YAML frontmatter metadata for AI workflow automation units?

Validating YAML frontmatter metadata for AI workflow automation units requires a mandatory SKILL.md file at the root directory. This file must expose standardized name and description fields to ensure machine discovery and proper session orchestration.

What is a Skill Unit in AI session orchestration and discovery?

A Skill Unit in AI session orchestration is a self-contained, discovery-driven package composed of a SKILL.md file and optional resources. It enables consistent activation and on-demand loading of scripts, references, and assets during automated workflows.

How do I standardize dependencies and components metadata across automation workflows?

Standardizing dependencies and components metadata across automation workflows involves enforcing a mandatory SKILL.md file at the repository root. This structures dependency tracking and toxicity checks into a standardized YAML format for reliable machine discovery.

Do I need a SKILL.md file at the root to use OpenProse automation workflows?

Yes, a SKILL.md file at the root is strictly required to use OpenProse automation workflows. It serves as the entry point for validation, exposing the YAML frontmatter necessary for orchestrating AI sessions and discovering optional assets.

Can I include optional scripts and references in a YAML frontmatter validated workflow?

Yes, you can include optional scripts, references, and assets alongside the mandatory SKILL.md file in a YAML frontmatter validated workflow. These resources accompany the core file to support on-demand execution during AI session orchestration.

What are the limitations of enforcing mandatory SKILL.md for workflow discovery?

Enforcing mandatory SKILL.md for workflow discovery limits unit activation to directories strictly containing this root file. Units lacking the required YAML frontmatter structure for name and description will fail machine discovery and orchestration validation.