skill-creator

Guide creation and updating of modular AI skills with bundled resources.

Updated Jan 21, 2019
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jtdowney/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-jtdowney
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/jtdowney/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_codex/skills/dot_system/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jtdowney/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-jtdowney

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide for creating and updating AI skills, ensuring they are modular, efficient, and effective in extending AI capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Creation Guidance: Learn the principles and anatomy of effective skills.
  • Resource Management: Understand how to use scripts, references, and assets.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Implement context-efficient loading patterns.
  • Use Case: When you need to develop a new AI skill to handle a specific domain or task, use this Skill to follow best practices from planning to validation.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to understand the process of creating a new skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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How do I build an AI agent skill from scratch?

To build an AI agent skill, follow a structured process from planning to iteration, focusing on modularity, efficiency, and strategic use of resources like scripts, references, and assets to extend capabilities.

What is progressive disclosure in AI skill development?

Progressive disclosure in AI skill development is a context-efficient loading pattern that strategically reveals information, ensuring AI agents receive only the necessary resources at each stage without overwhelming the context window.

What's the best way to structure AI skills for modularity?

The best way to structure AI skills for modularity is to follow established skill anatomy principles, separating components into scripts, references, and assets to ensure efficient execution and maintainability.

Do I need bundled resources like scripts and references to create an effective AI skill?

Bundled resources like scripts, references, and assets are essential for effective AI skills, providing the agent with specific domain knowledge and functional capabilities needed to handle targeted tasks.

Can I update existing AI skills without breaking their workflow?

You can update existing AI skills by following guidelines that emphasize modularity and progressive disclosure, allowing you to refine and add resources without disrupting the established workflow.

When should I use bundled references instead of inline instructions for AI agent guidelines?

Use bundled references for AI agent guidelines when your skill requires extensive domain context, as this approach optimizes context loading and keeps the core instructions concise and efficient.