skill-authoring

Create and persist project-local skills for the Cheatcode agent platform.

15|3|Updated Aug 28, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #typescript #workflow #skills #agent #authoring

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npx skills add https://github.com/cheatcode-ai/cheatcode --skill skill-authoring-cheatcode-ai

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/cheatcode-ai/cheatcode/tree/main/skills/skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cheatcode-ai/cheatcode --skill skill-authoring-cheatcode-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of extending the Cheatcode agent's capabilities by providing a standardized, repeatable process for creating, validating, and persisting custom tools and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Custom Tool Creation: Author project-specific TypeScript tools that integrate with the Cheatcode sandbox runtime.
Workflow Automation: Define reusable prompt-only skills for complex, multi-step tasks that don't require custom code.
Persistence: Atomically save and register new skills to the Cheatcode backend, ensuring they are available for future agent requests.

Quick Start

Use the skill-authoring skill to create a new custom tool for your project by following the guided setup prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create custom TypeScript automation tools that integrate with an agent platform?▼

To create custom TypeScript automation tools, use skill-authoring to author project-specific tools that integrate directly with the Cheatcode sandbox runtime and atomically register them to the managed tool list.

Can I define reusable workflow automation without writing custom code?▼

Yes, you can define reusable prompt-only workflow automation for complex, multi-step tasks that do not require custom code, allowing the agent to execute structured processes without TypeScript development.

What is the best way to persist a custom skill package so it remains available for future agent requests?▼

The best way to persist a custom skill package is using the atomic registration feature, which saves and registers source code, schemas, and documentation directly to the Cheatcode backend.

Does skill authoring support both prompt-only workflows and tool-based automation?▼

Skill authoring supports both prompt-only workflows for multi-step tasks and tool-based automation using TypeScript, enabling standardized and repeatable development for the Cheatcode agent platform.

What components are included when registering a custom tool to the sandbox runtime?▼

When registering a custom tool to the sandbox runtime, the skill package includes the source code, schemas, documentation, and references, ensuring the agent has complete context for execution.