skill-author

Create and update shared SKILL.md definitions for Codex and Claude agents.

Updated Jan 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/d3ming/dot-agents --skill skill-author-d3ming
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-author
Source: https://github.com/d3ming/dot-agents/tree/main/master/skills/skill-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/d3ming/dot-agents --skill skill-author-d3ming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a single, repeatable process for creating, updating, and deploying shared SKILL.md-driven skills across Codex and Claude environments, removing ambiguity about canonical locations and wiring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source-of-truth scaffolding: Create system-level skills under master/skills with a standardized SKILL.md frontmatter and body.
  • Project-level flexibility: Support per-project skill placement in .claude/.codex directories when isolation is required.
  • Deployment & wiring: Automate or manually link skills into agent-visible directories and optionally generate Gemini wrappers.
  • Guardrails and maintenance: Enforce naming rules, archival practices, and ask-before-overwrite behaviors to prevent accidental conflicts.

Quick Start

Run make new-skill with the desired name from the repo root to scaffold a new master/skills entry and wire it into agent skill directories.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-author

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create standardized SKILL.md definitions for Codex and Claude agents?

You create SKILL.md definitions for Codex and Claude agents by scaffolding skill entries with standardized frontmatter and directory layouts, ensuring consistent authoring and deployment across multi-agent installations.

What is the best way to manage shared AI skills across multiple agents?

Managing shared AI skills across multiple agents involves using a source-of-truth scaffolding process under a master/skills directory, applying standardized frontmatter, and automating directory wiring via symlinks for agent visibility.

Can I use project-level skill directories instead of system-level installations?

Yes, you can use project-level skill directories. The scaffolding process supports per-project skill placement in .claude/.codex directories when you need isolation from system-level skills under master/skills.

How do you wire agent skills into visible directories using symlinks?

You wire agent skills into visible directories by generating symlinks that link the source-of-truth master/skills entries into agent-visible directories, optionally generating Gemini wrappers during the deployment workflow.

Does skill scaffolding include guardrails to prevent accidental overwrites?

Yes, skill scaffolding includes guardrails to prevent accidental overwrites. It enforces naming rules, archival practices, and ask-before-overwrite behaviors to protect existing agent capabilities during skill refinement.