skill-development

Define and implement cognitive skills with SKILL.md and tool.yaml.

4|Updated Feb 1, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mkalkere/agent-coordinator --skill skill-development-mkalkere

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Skill: skill-development
Source: https://github.com/mkalkere/agent-coordinator/tree/main/.os/skills/meta/skill-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mkalkere/agent-coordinator --skill skill-development-mkalkere

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Designing, validating, and deploying new cognitive skills for the agent skill library to close gaps and standardize capability development.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured frontmatter and tool contract for SKILL.md and tool.yaml to ensure completeness and consistency across skills.
Agent-handled methodology that guides the end-to-end skill creation process without backing code, including research, design, validation, and deployment.
Validation and deployment workflow that enforces format, content, framework checks, and test coverage before publishing to the framework.

Quick Start

Create SKILL.md and tool.yaml for a new capability, then run the loader to validate and deploy it.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-development

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

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How do I create and validate a new agent skill for the skill library?▼

Designing a new skill requires writing a structured SKILL.md and a machine-readable tool.yaml contract to capture the capability. You then run a validation workflow to enforce format, content, and integration tests before publishing.

What is a tool.yaml contract and when do I need it for skill development?▼

A tool.yaml contract is a machine-readable file required to define a new cognitive skill's tools. You need it during skill development to ensure completeness and consistency before framework validation and deployment.

Can I deploy a new skill without writing backing code?▼

Yes, you can deploy a new skill without backing code by using the agent-handled methodology. It guides you through research, design, validation, and deployment using only structured frontmatter and the tool.yaml contract.

What framework checks are required before publishing a skill to the library?▼

Before publishing a skill to the framework, you must pass validation checks for frontmatter format, tool.yaml content, and integration tests. This workflow ensures completeness and consistency across the skill library.

When should I design a custom cognitive skill instead of using existing ones?▼

You should design a custom cognitive skill when existing ones do not cover your specific domain. This requires creating structured frontmatter and a tool contract to standardize capability development for the gap.