skill-factory

Author and validate SKILL.md entries with frontmatter, output schemas, and examples.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kernex-dev/kernex-agent --skill skill-factory-kernex-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-factory
Source: https://github.com/kernex-dev/kernex-agent/tree/main/builtins/skill-factory
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kernex-dev/kernex-agent --skill skill-factory-kernex-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams author and validate new SKILL.md files, ensuring correct frontmatter, output schemas, and example usage for automation templates and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces frontmatter correctness (name, description, metadata)
  • Provides templates and workflow scaffolding for skill creation
  • Generates validated SKILL.md and optional references/scripts/assets scaffolds for packaging

Quick Start

Create or update a SKILL.md using this template to ensure proper frontmatter, output schemas, and example workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-factory

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a SKILL.md file with correct frontmatter and output schemas?

To create a SKILL.md file with correct frontmatter, you can use skill-factory to author and validate entries, ensuring proper metadata, output schemas, and example workflows for production-grade automation templates.

What is the best way to turn a conversation into a structured skill template?

Turning a conversation into a structured skill template involves extracting the logic and applying skill-factory to scaffold the SKILL.md, generating validated frontmatter, optional references, scripts, and assets for packaging.

How do I validate existing SKILL.md templates for consistent structure?

Validating existing SKILL.md templates for consistent structure requires enforcing frontmatter correctness, checking output schemas, and verifying example usage, which this skill handles to ensure production-grade quality.

Can I generate optional references and scripts when packaging automation workflows?

Yes, you can generate optional references and scripts when packaging automation workflows. The skill scaffolds these assets alongside the validated SKILL.md to support autonomous deployment.

Do I need any specific dependencies to author production-grade skills?

No specific dependencies are required to author production-grade skills. The skill operates independently to enforce a consistent structure and guide the creation of frontmatter, output schemas, and examples.

What frontmatter fields are required for a valid SKILL.md entry?

Required frontmatter fields for a valid SKILL.md entry include name, description, and metadata. The skill enforces this correctness to ensure proper workflow scaffolding and packaging.