self-improvement

Create and modify agent skill files with YAML frontmatter on a GueClaw VPS.

1|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Moisesjr20/gueclaw --skill self-improvement-moisesjr20
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: self-improvement
Source: https://github.com/Moisesjr20/gueclaw/tree/main/.agents/skills/self-improvement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Moisesjr20/gueclaw --skill self-improvement-moisesjr20

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enables the agent to autonomously generate, update, and version its own Skill definitions so new capabilities can be added or improved without manual repository edits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and Persist Skills: Generate complete SKILL.md files with required YAML frontmatter and documentation, place them under .agents/skills/<skill-name>/, and guide persistence workflows.
  • Modify and Version: Read existing skills, apply updates, increment semantic versions, and verify saved changes.
  • Use Case: Rapidly prototype a new integration skill on the VPS, test it immediately, and then persist it to the shared vault and central repo for reuse.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to create a new skill named backup-postgres that uses vps_execute_command and file_operations, includes a YAML frontmatter with name and description, and save it to .agents/skills/backup-postgres/SKILL.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about self-improvement

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create agent skills with valid YAML frontmatter on a VPS?

To create agent skills on a VPS, use file write access under /opt/gueclaw-agent to generate SKILL.md files with valid YAML frontmatter including name and description, then save them to .agents/skills/<skill-name>/.

Can I update and increment versioning for existing agent skills automatically?

Yes, you can update and increment versioning for existing agent skills by reading the current file, applying updates, incrementing the semantic version, and verifying the saved changes within the skill directory.

What is the process to persist and share skills across projects?

Persisting and sharing skills across projects involves generating a complete SKILL.md file with required documentation and YAML frontmatter, then following the guided persistence workflow to save it to the shared vault and central repo.

Do I need specific file permissions to generate SKILL.md files on a GueClaw VPS?

Yes, you require file write access under /opt/gueclaw-agent and must use the file_operations tool to generate SKILL.md files and manage skill documentation on a GueClaw VPS.

How does autonomous skill creation work for agent capabilities?

Autonomous skill creation works by having the agent generate and modify its own skill definitions, allowing new capabilities to be added or improved through complete SKILL.md files and semantic versioning without manual repository edits.