skill-finder

Scan .agents/skills and SKILL-INDEX.md to match capabilities and enforce reuse rules.

3|Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dvy1987/agent-loom --skill skill-finder-dvy1987
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-finder
Source: https://github.com/dvy1987/agent-loom/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dvy1987/agent-loom --skill skill-finder-dvy1987

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prevents duplicate or redundant skills by locating the best existing skill for a requested capability, deciding whether to return, extend, or create a skill, and enforcing library hygiene rules before any new skill is introduced.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Library scanning and comparison: Reads the .agents/skills directory and docs/SKILL-INDEX.md to map existing capabilities and detect full or partial overlaps.
  • Decision and enforcement: Returns an existing skill, triggers a controlled extension (with size limits), or delegates creation to the universal-skill-creator only when no suitable match exists.
  • Index synchronization and governance: Enforces the rule-set (never create when extendable), calls library-skill to sync indexes after changes, and provides structured impact reports for auditing.

Quick Start

Ask the skill-finder: "Find a skill for: 'evaluate whether a process decomposition is well-structured'".

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-finder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find existing skills in a library that match a specific capability description?

To find existing skills, scan the .agents/skills directory and docs/SKILL-INDEX.md to map current capabilities and compare descriptions for full or partial overlap against your requested capability. This process identifies the best matching skill available for reuse.

When should I extend a skill versus creating a new one during agent building or process decomposition?

You should extend a skill when a partial overlap exists with your capability description, enforcing size limits on the extension. You create a new skill via the creator flow only when no suitable match or extendable skill exists in the library.

How do I prevent duplicate or redundant skills in an agent skill library?

Prevent duplicate skills by enforcing library governance rules that mandate scanning existing directories and indexes before introducing new skills. Apply decision logic to return, extend, or delegate creation only when no suitable match is found.

Does skill discovery require a specific index file format or directory structure?

Skill discovery requires reading the .agents/skills directory structure and the docs/SKILL-INDEX.md file to map existing capabilities. These specific paths and markdown formats are necessary to compare descriptions and detect overlaps accurately.

What's the best way to maintain skill library hygiene and sync indexes after changes?

Maintain library hygiene by enforcing the rule to never create when a skill is extendable, triggering library-skill to sync indexes after modifications, and generating structured impact reports for auditing changes made to the skill repository.