skill-authoring

Scaffold Agent Skills with frontmatter templates and automated validation.

Updated Apr 8, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/huangcd/gcusage --skill skill-authoring-huangcd

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Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/huangcd/gcusage/tree/main/.github/skills/skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huangcd/gcusage --skill skill-authoring-huangcd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Guides teams to create, maintain, refactor, and improve Agent Skills with a consistent structure, templates, governance, and validation to ensure reliable AI interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Provides standardized SKILL.md frontmatter templates and reference patterns (Tool Wrapper, Generator, Reviewer, Inversion, Pipeline) to streamline skill creation.
Enforces validation, telemetry, and documentation standards to improve discoverability and safety.
Supplies guidance for content organization (scripts, references, assets) and iterative improvement workflows.

Quick Start

Initialize a new skill with the Skill Authoring CLI, then tailor the generated SKILL.md using the included templates and references.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-authoring

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

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How do I create agent skills with consistent frontmatter and validation?▼

To create agent skills with consistent frontmatter and validation, use the Skill Authoring CLI to scaffold a standardized SKILL.md file, then apply provided templates and governance checks to enforce structure. This ensures reliable AI interactions and discoverability across projects.

What is the best way to structure references and scripts for agent skills?▼

The best way to structure references and scripts for agent skills is to organize them into dedicated directories using standardized patterns. This Skill supplies specific guidance for content organization, ensuring assets support scalable skill development and iterative review workflows.

Can I use skill authoring templates to enforce governance across multiple projects?▼

Yes, you can use skill authoring templates to enforce governance across multiple projects. This Skill provides standardized frontmatter templates and automated validation checks that apply consistent structure, triggers, and documentation standards to ensure reliable AI interactions.

What reference patterns are available for building agent skills?▼

Available reference patterns for building agent skills include Tool Wrapper, Generator, Reviewer, Inversion, and Pipeline templates. These patterns streamline skill creation by providing standardized structural designs that support scalable development and automated governance validation.

Does the skill authoring workflow support iterative improvement and refactoring?▼

Yes, the skill authoring workflow supports iterative improvement and refactoring. It supplies guidance for iterative improvement workflows, allowing teams to maintain and refactor agent skills while enforcing validation, telemetry, and documentation standards throughout the lifecycle.