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skill-frontmatter-quality

Review SKILL.md frontmatter for triggers, descriptions, and voice consistency.

1|Updated May 15, 2026
Search Tags:#code review#software development#AI integration#SKILL.md#AI skill discovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thrillmade/agent-skills --skill skill-frontmatter-quality
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-frontmatter-quality
Source: https://github.com/thrillmade/agent-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-frontmatter-quality
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thrillmade/agent-skills --skill skill-frontmatter-quality

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that the frontmatter of SKILL.md files is thorough, precise, and clear, optimizing skill discoverability and integration within AI agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Review SKILL.md Frontmatter: Checks for essential information like trigger surface, specificity, voice, and completeness.
  • Target PRs: Applied to PRs that add or modify SKILL.md files.
  • Flagging Criteria: Identifies missing triggers, vague descriptions, and deviations from the house voice.

Quick Start

Run the skill-frontmatter-quality check on the SKILL.md file of the PR to validate its frontmatter content.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-frontmatter-quality

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate SKILL.md frontmatter for AI agent discoverability?▼

Reviewing SKILL.md frontmatter involves checking for essential information like trigger surface, specificity, voice, and completeness to optimize skill discoverability and integration within AI agents.

What makes good frontmatter for AI skill discovery in a PR?▼

Good frontmatter for AI skill discovery includes clear descriptions, a consistent trigger surface, and adherence to house voice, avoiding vague descriptions or missing triggers that hinder skill activation.

How do I check SKILL.md files in pull requests for missing triggers?▼

You check SKILL.md files in pull requests by applying a frontmatter quality validation that flags missing triggers, vague descriptions, and deviations from the established house voice.

Can I use automated code review to enforce SKILL.md frontmatter consistency?▼

Yes, you can use automated code review to enforce SKILL.md frontmatter consistency by running validation checks on PRs that add or modify SKILL.md files to ensure complete and precise metadata.

Why does my AI agent fail to activate my custom skill?▼

Your AI agent may fail to activate a custom skill if the SKILL.md frontmatter lacks critical information, such as a clearly defined trigger surface or specific description needed for skill discovery.

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