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skill-builder

Design and construct VS Code Agent Skills following the Agent Skills open standard.

3|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#design#templates#build#quality-assurance#workflows#agent-skills#IPD
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Linearl/linearleaf_skill_repo --skill skill-builder-linearl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-builder
Source: https://github.com/Linearl/linearleaf_skill_repo/tree/main/skill_builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Linearl/linearleaf_skill_repo --skill skill-builder-linearl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Skill creators and teams need a consistent, maintainable way to design, package, and validate Agent Skills that comply with the Agent Skills open standard. Skill Builder provides a meta-skill framework to guide users through IPD-driven design, template and example management, and QA checks before publishing new skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IPD-driven design process: applies a structured six-phase workflow to craft robust Skill definitions and roadmaps.
  • Skill design pattern library: provides reusable patterns (phase-based processes, template-driven work, checkpoints, incremental loading) to accelerate creation.
  • Quality assurance checklist: enforces completion criteria for SKILL.md, templates, examples, and documentation.
  • Three-level loading guidance: explains how to expose skill discovery (L1), detailed SKILL.md (L2), and resources (L3).

Quick Start

Start by creating a new skill folder under .github/skills, write SKILL.md using the provided template, and populate README, templates, and examples as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
What is an IPD-driven workflow for building agent skills?▼

Yes, you can convert existing workflows into agent skill formats by applying template-driven work and phase-based processes. The Skill Builder provides modular templates and examples to map workflow steps directly into SKILL.md structures.

How do I package VS Code Agent Skills to comply with the open standard?▼

To package VS Code Agent Skills, create a skill folder under .github/skills, write SKILL.md using provided templates, and populate README and examples. A QA checklist enforces completion criteria for standard compliance before publishing.

Does the Skill Builder provide a quality assurance checklist for SKILL.md?▼

Yes, the Skill Builder includes a quality assurance checklist that enforces completion criteria for SKILL.md, templates, examples, and documentation. This ensures agent skills meet the Agent Skills open standard before release.

How does three-level loading work for agent skills?▼

Three-level loading exposes agent skill discovery at L1, detailed SKILL.md content at L2, and resources at L3. This incremental loading mechanism optimizes how agent skills are retrieved and processed during runtime.

When should I not use a template-driven approach to design agent skills?▼

You should avoid template-driven agent skill design when your task requires highly bespoke reasoning that cannot fit into phase-based processes or modular patterns. The IPD-driven process enforces structured checkpoints that may constrain non-linear workflows.

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