skill-authoring

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

Updated Mar 7, 2026

Search Tags:#agent #authoring #reusability #skill #workflows #frontmatter

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/matheusz-nied/stay-hard-motivation --skill skill-authoring-matheusz-nied

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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.