rules-distill

Extract cross-cutting principles from installed skills into formal rule files.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KanakMalpani/General-Private-Skills --skill rules-distill-kanakmalpani
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Skill: rules-distill
Source: https://github.com/KanakMalpani/General-Private-Skills/tree/main/skills/rules-distill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KanakMalpani/General-Private-Skills --skill rules-distill-kanakmalpani

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, stat, date, grep, awk, sed, find, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps organizations extract cross-cutting principles from their installed skills and distill them into formal rules to guide development and governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic inventory: scan installed skills to surface recurring principles.
  • Cross-skill distillation: cluster related patterns and draft actionable rules.
  • Human-in-the-loop: review and apply rules to existing rule files or create new ones.

Quick Start

Run the rules-distill workflow to inventory skills, analyze cross-skill principles, and draft actionable rules for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about rules-distill

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

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How do I extract cross-cutting principles from installed skills for governance?

Cross-skill rule distillation scans your installed skills to surface recurring patterns and converts them into formal rules for governance. It clusters related principles and drafts actionable rules with human-in-the-loop review.

What's the best way to identify recurring patterns across multiple skill files?

The best way to identify recurring patterns is through deterministic skill scanning and cross-batch analysis. This surfaces recurring principles and clusters them into structured rule formats to ensure traceability and governance.

How do I convert skill patterns into formal rules with human review?

To convert skill patterns into formal rules, use cross-skill distillation to draft actionable rules, then apply a human-in-the-loop review process. You can then revise existing rule files or create new ones to ensure governance.

Does skill distillation require specific command-line dependencies?

Yes, skill distillation requires command-line dependencies including jq, stat, date, grep, awk, sed, and find. These tools enable deterministic skill scanning and structured rule formatting.

When do I need to distill formal rules from my skill stock?

You need to distill formal rules from your skill stock when you want to establish governance and traceability across your installed skills. This process identifies recurring patterns, proposes updates, and creates or revises rule files with human review.