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skill-authoring

Create and manage reusable agent skills with SKILL.md frontmatter.

5|21|Updated Jun 12, 2025
Search Tags:#documentation#instructions#frontmatter#reusable-workflows#agent-skills#skill-authoring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Exocore-Organization/exocore-web --skill skill-authoring-exocore-organization
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/Exocore-Organization/exocore-web/tree/main/.local/skills/skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Exocore-Organization/exocore-web --skill skill-authoring-exocore-organization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creating and maintaining reusable skills is tedious without a structured template. This skill provides a standard approach to authoring, validating, and organizing agent skills so they can be discovered and reused across tasks and sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and document new skills under .agents/skills/NAME/SKILL.md with clear frontmatter.
  • Include usage sections and optional references to scripts, assets, or knowledge sources for extended content.
  • Reuse and compose existing skills to build complex workflows across conversations and sessions.

Quick Start

Create a new skill by adding a SKILL.md under .agents/skills/your-skill with a concise name and a description of when to use it.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create reusable agent skills for future tasks?▼

To create reusable agent skills, add a SKILL.md file under .agents/skills/your-skill with a concise name and description. This standardizes instructions so they can be discovered and applied across future sessions.

What is the best way to document instructions for reusable workflows?▼

Documenting reusable workflows requires adding clear frontmatter and usage sections within a SKILL.md file. This structured template ensures instructions remain organized and easily composed for complex tasks.

Can I include scripts and references when authoring agent skills?▼

Yes, you can include optional scripts, references, and assets folders alongside your SKILL.md file. These extended content sources provide additional capabilities and knowledge for the agent skill.

Do I need frontmatter to compose complex workflows across sessions?▼

Yes, frontmatter specifying a name and description is required to compose complex workflows across sessions. This metadata allows the agent to discover and apply your reusable skills accurately.

Why should I use a structured template for agent skill creation?▼

Using a structured template for agent skill creation eliminates the tedious process of manual organization and validation. It provides a standard approach to authoring, ensuring capabilities are properly formatted for reuse.

How does skill authoring handle knowledge sources for extended content?▼

Skill authoring handles knowledge sources by allowing optional references to assets and scripts within the skill directory. This extends the agent capabilities using external information defined in the SKILL.md.

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