skill-builder

Create, evaluate, and refine agent skills using standardized SKILL.md templates.

19|6|Updated Sep 13, 2025

Search Tags:#skill-development #yaml-frontmatter #agent-skills #prompt-design #skill-builder #reference-docs

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/neverinfamous/memory-journal-mcp --skill skill-builder-neverinfamous

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-builder
Source: https://github.com/neverinfamous/memory-journal-mcp/tree/main/skills/skill-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/neverinfamous/memory-journal-mcp --skill skill-builder-neverinfamous

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, repeatable process for creating, evaluating, and refining agent skills using YAML-frontmatter SKILL.md templates.

Core Features & Use Cases

Anatomy of a Skill: SKILL.md, optional references/, scripts/, and checklist.md.
Frontmatter & Triggers: Defines name, description, dependencies, context, and access controls.
Progressive Disclosure: Keeps body concise by moving detailed content to references.

Quick Start

Create a new skill directory with SKILL.md frontmatter and minimal references to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-builder

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create agent skills using a standardized SKILL.md template?▼

To create agent skills, use a standardized SKILL.md template with YAML frontmatter defining metadata, triggers, and dependencies. Keep the body concise by moving detailed content to references, ensuring structured three-tier progressive disclosure loading.

What is progressive disclosure in skill development and when should I use it?▼

Progressive disclosure in skill development keeps the SKILL.md body concise by moving detailed content to optional references directories. Use this mechanism when writing new skills or auditing quality to ensure efficient context loading across various domains.

How do I structure YAML frontmatter to define triggers and dependencies for agent skills?▼

Structure YAML frontmatter in your SKILL.md by defining the skill name, description, dependencies, context, and access controls. These metadata fields establish the triggers that activate the agent skills and manage the loading environment for prompt design.

Can I use the skill-builder to audit and iterate existing agent skills?▼

Yes, you can use the skill-builder to evaluate and refine existing agent skills. It provides a structured, repeatable process for auditing quality, iterating on prompt design, and validating frontmatter metadata and reference docs across various domains.

What's the best way to organize optional references, scripts, and checklists for an agent skill?▼

Organize optional references, scripts, and checklists by creating a new skill directory containing the SKILL.md file alongside these components. This structure supports progressive disclosure, keeping the core prompt design separate from detailed reference docs.

Do I need dependencies installed before writing a new skill with YAML frontmatter?▼

No dependencies are required to start writing a new skill with YAML frontmatter. You can create a new skill directory with a minimal SKILL.md and optional references to get started, defining dependencies within the frontmatter as needed for access controls.