probe-nonstandard-dirs

Probes nonstandard skill directories to validate platform enumeration and loading behavior.

2|Updated Mar 21, 2026

Search Tags:#benchmark #probe #canary #skill-loading #platform-testing #nonstandard-directories #directory-recognition

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npx skills add https://github.com/agent-ecosystem/agent-skill-implementation --skill probe-nonstandard-dirs

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Skill: probe-nonstandard-dirs
Source: https://github.com/agent-ecosystem/agent-skill-implementation/tree/main/benchmark-skills/probe-nonstandard-dirs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agent-ecosystem/agent-skill-implementation --skill probe-nonstandard-dirs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps platforms detect and handle directories that fall outside the official spec, ensuring authors can verify platform behavior when encountering nonstandard layouts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Directory recognition tests for nonstandard folders (e.g., evals/, templates/, resources/).
Canary-entry validation via SKILL.md frontmatter and associated resources.
Use Case: A tester confirms how platforms enumerate and load nonstandard directories during skill activation.

Quick Start

Identify all directories visible to the Skill and report how nonstandard folders are treated during loading.

Frequently Asked Questions about probe-nonstandard-dirs

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

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How do platforms handle nonstandard skill directories during skill loading?▼

Nonstandard skill directories are probed to validate how platforms recognize and expose unusual folders during skill loading. This testing checks directory naming, visibility, and enumeration behavior to ensure platforms correctly process folders like evals/, templates/, or resources/.

How do I test if my platform recognizes unusual folder layouts?▼

To test unusual folder layouts, identify all directories visible to the Skill and report how nonstandard folders are treated during loading. This probes directory recognition behavior and validates canary resource placement alongside SKILL.md frontmatter.

What is canary-entry validation for nonstandard directories?▼

Canary-entry validation for nonstandard directories verifies YAML frontmatter presence in SKILL.md and checks associated resources. It ensures platforms correctly observe and report canary resource placement when encountering folders outside the official spec.

Does skill loading support optional directories like evals and templates?▼

Skill loading support for optional directories like evals and templates is validated through directory recognition tests. The probe checks how platforms enumerate and load these nonstandard folders during skill activation, ensuring optional directories are handled correctly.

Why are nonstandard directories not showing up during platform testing?▼

Nonstandard directories may not appear during platform testing if the platform does not recognize folders outside the official spec. Probing validates directory visibility and enumeration behavior, ensuring YAML frontmatter and canary resources are correctly observed.

Can I benchmark platform behavior for nonstandard directory layouts?▼

You can benchmark platform behavior for nonstandard directory layouts by probing directory recognition across diverse platforms. This applies to benchmarking scenarios that test how unusual folders are enumerated, loaded, and exposed during skill activation.