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skill-authoring

Author Agent Skills conforming to the agentskills.io specification.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#guidelines#frontmatter#agentskills#skill-authoring#token-budgets
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iinoshirozheng/SinoCloudChat --skill skill-authoring-iinoshirozheng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/iinoshirozheng/SinoCloudChat/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iinoshirozheng/SinoCloudChat --skill skill-authoring-iinoshirozheng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Guidelines for authoring Agent Skills that conform to the agentskills.io specification, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter validation, token-budget awareness, and reference loading guidance.
  • Structured references and validation procedures to keep skills maintainable and safe.
  • Clear guidelines for integrating with repository tooling and reviews.

Quick Start

Follow the guidelines in this document to author or review a skill for compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write compliant frontmatter for Agent Skills?▼

Compliant Agent Skills frontmatter requires a name and description field in the SKILL.md file. Optional fields and structured resources can be added to enhance skill metadata and loading behavior.

What are token budgets and how do they apply to skill authoring?▼

Token budgets in skill authoring limit the context size consumed by loaded references and skill content. Adhering to these limits ensures your Agent Skills remain maintainable and operate safely within constraints.

How does reference loading work in agentskills.io specifications?▼

Reference loading in agentskills.io dictates how optional structured resources are accessed by the agent. Properly structuring these references ensures they load efficiently without exceeding token budgets.

What validation procedures are required to audit an Agent Skill?▼

Validating an Agent Skill involves checking SKILL.md frontmatter compliance, verifying token budget limits, and auditing reference loading behavior against the agentskills.io specification.

Do I need any dependencies to author skills for agentskills.io?▼

No dependencies are required to author Agent Skills for the agentskills.io specification. You only need a text editor to create the SKILL.md file and apply the provided frontmatter and validation guidelines.

What is the best way to structure optional resources in an Agent Skill?▼

The best way to structure optional resources is to follow the agentskills.io specification's resource structure. This ensures references are loaded correctly and maintain compliance during repository reviews.

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