skill-docs-updater

Regenerate SKILLS-INDEX.md from YAML frontmatter in SKILL.md files.

6|1|Updated Mar 5, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #documentation #markdown #yaml #update #skills-index

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/pwv-vc/agentcribs-community --skill skill-docs-updater

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Skill: skill-docs-updater
Source: https://github.com/pwv-vc/agentcribs-community/tree/main/resources/tearsheets/arsenal/dot-claude/skills/skill-docs-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pwv-vc/agentcribs-community --skill skill-docs-updater

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps the central skills index in sync with the actual skill definitions stored under arsenal/dot-claude/skills by reading the YAML frontmatter from each SKILL.md and regenerating the index. The automation reduces manual drift and ensures consistency across the skill catalog.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reads YAML frontmatter (name, description) from every SKILL.md located under arsenal/dot-claude/skills.
Rebuilds SKILLS-INDEX.md with an alphabetized, concise entry per skill.
Updates the documentation after new skills are created or existing ones are renamed or modified.

Quick Start

Run after creating or modifying any skill to refresh the SKILLS-INDEX.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-docs-updater

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

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How do I automate updating a markdown index from YAML frontmatter?▼

You automate updating a markdown index from YAML frontmatter by running a skill that reads the name and description fields from each SKILL.md and regenerates the master SKILLS-INDEX.md file. This keeps the catalog synced automatically.

What is the best way to keep a skills index in sync after renaming files?▼

The best way to keep a skills index in sync after renaming files is to regenerate the index from the updated YAML frontmatter of every SKILL.md. This rebuilds the catalog with an alphabetized, concise entry per skill.

How does frontmatter extraction work for markdown documentation catalogs?▼

Frontmatter extraction for markdown documentation catalogs works by reading the YAML metadata blocks from each SKILL.md file to pull the name and description fields, then writing those values into a centralized SKILLS-INDEX.md.

When should I regenerate the SKILLS-INDEX.md file?▼

You should regenerate the SKILLS-INDEX.md file immediately after creating a new skill, renaming an existing one, or modifying skill definitions to prevent manual drift and ensure consistency across the directory.

Does the skills index updater require external dependencies?▼

The skills index updater requires no external dependencies. It operates independently to read YAML frontmatter from SKILL.md files and rewrite the SKILLS-INDEX.md document within the existing skills directory.