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Scaffold new Agent Skills with standardized SKILL.md metadata and README templates.

16|2|Updated Jan 20, 2026

Search Tags:#template #documentation #scaffolding #frontmatter #skill-creation #Agent Skills

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/pymc-labs/agent-skills --skill skill-name-pymc-labs

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Skill: skill-name
Source: https://github.com/pymc-labs/agent-skills/tree/main/template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pymc-labs/agent-skills --skill skill-name-pymc-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a ready-to-use scaffold for creating new Agent Skills, standardizing metadata and structure to accelerate onboarding and ensure consistency across skill implementations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Standard Skeleton: Includes SKILL.md frontmatter, README, and optional directories for references, scripts, and assets.
Metadata Enforcement: Validates required fields (name and description) and naming rules to prevent malformed skills.
Onboarding & Collaboration: Facilitates contributor onboarding by providing a common starting point for new skills.

Quick Start

Copy the template to a new skill directory: cp -r template skills/my-new-skill
Enter the directory: cd skills/my-new-skill
Edit SKILL.md with your content

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-name

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

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How do I scaffold a new Agent Skill project from a standard template?▼

To scaffold a new Agent Skill, copy the provided template directory into your target skill folder. This generates a standard skeleton including SKILL.md, README, and optional directories for references, scripts, and assets to accelerate onboarding.

What is the required frontmatter metadata for creating Agent Skills?▼

The required frontmatter metadata for creating Agent Skills includes the name and description fields. The scaffolding process enforces these required fields and validates naming rules to prevent malformed skills and ensure consistent metadata.

How do I onboard contributors to a new Agent Skill implementation?▼

You can onboard contributors to a new Agent Skill implementation by providing a common starting point using a standard skeleton. This ready-to-use scaffold standardizes metadata and structure, ensuring consistency across distributed skill projects.

Can I include optional resources like scripts and assets when bootstrapping an Agent Skill?▼

Yes, you can include optional resources like scripts and assets when bootstrapping an Agent Skill. The standard template skeleton supports optional directories specifically for references, scripts, and assets alongside the core SKILL.md and README files.

Does the Agent Skill scaffolding process validate naming rules for the skill directory?▼

Yes, the Agent Skill scaffolding process validates naming rules for the skill directory. It enforces metadata validation by checking required frontmatter fields and applying naming rules to prevent malformed skills during project initialization.