skill-authoring

Author reusable agent skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and optional directories.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matheusz-nied/stay-hard-motivation --skill skill-authoring-matheusz-nied
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/matheusz-nied/stay-hard-motivation/tree/main/.local/skills/skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matheusz-nied/stay-hard-motivation --skill skill-authoring-matheusz-nied

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create reusable skills that extend agent capabilities and persist across sessions, enabling you to save procedures and workflows for future tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and store reusable instructions that can be invoked across sessions.
  • Define skills to guide agent behavior when users request new capabilities or reusable processes.
  • Use Case: A developer saves a "code-review" workflow as a skill to reuse in future chats.

Quick Start

Create a new SKILL.md with proper frontmatter under .agents/skills/skill-authoring/SKILL.md to define a reusable skill.

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 that persist across sessions?

To create reusable agent skills, author a SKILL.md file with proper frontmatter under .agents/skills/ to define instructions that persist across sessions and save recurring workflows.

What is the purpose of frontmatter in a SKILL.md file?

Frontmatter in a SKILL.md file defines the skill metadata by requiring a name and description, enabling the agent to correctly identify and invoke the saved instructions for recurring tasks.

How do I add extended functionality like scripts to an agent skill?

You can add extended functionality to an agent skill by including optional directories such as scripts/, references/, and assets/ alongside the SKILL.md file for additional resources.

Can I save a code review workflow as a reusable agent skill?

Yes, you can save a code-review workflow as a reusable agent skill by defining the procedure in a SKILL.md file, allowing the agent to execute the review process in future chats.

Does creating agent skills require external dependencies?

No, creating agent skills requires no external dependencies. You only need to create a SKILL.md file with the required frontmatter to store reusable instructions for your workflows.

What is the best way to teach an agent new capabilities for recurring tasks?

The best way to teach an agent new capabilities is to author persistent skills using a SKILL.md file with frontmatter, saving your procedures for automatic invocation during future sessions.