skills-ref-helper

Create and validate Agent Skills with templates and validator scripts.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/caraya/agent-skills --skill skills-ref-helper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skills-ref-helper
Source: https://github.com/caraya/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/skills-ref-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/caraya/agent-skills --skill skills-ref-helper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires skills-ref, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Guides creation and validation of Agent Skills by providing templates, scripts, and guidance to ensure compliant skill definitions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Minimal SKILL.md template to bootstrap new skills that conform to the spec.
  • Safe, opt-in scripts to install and run the official skills-ref validator in a temporary virtual environment.
  • Helper script to generate a new skill folder from the template.
  • An authoring checklist in references to prevent common pitfalls and maintain progressive disclosure.

Quick Start

Create a new skill with the provided template and validator tooling to ensure compliant SKILL.md creation.

Frequently Asked Questions about skills-ref-helper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and validate Agent Skills with a compliant SKILL.md file?

Agent Skills creation and validation involves bootstrapping a new skill folder from a template and executing the official skills-ref validator in a temporary virtual environment to ensure spec compliance.

What is the structure required for a valid SKILL.md file?

A valid SKILL.md file requires safe, frontmatter-driven metadata, associated scripts under the scripts/ directory, and references for authoring guidance to maintain progressive disclosure and prevent common pitfalls.

How do I generate a new skill folder from a template?

You generate a new skill folder by running the provided helper script, which bootstraps the directory structure using a minimal template that conforms to the skill authoring specification.

Does the skills-ref validator run safely in my local repository?

The skills-ref validator runs safely by installing and executing the official tooling within an opt-in temporary virtual environment, preventing modifications to your local repository dependencies.

Can I use these templates for team-based skill authoring workflows?

Yes, the templates and authoring checklist apply to both solo developers and teams who want to bootstrap new skills or validate existing ones within their local repositories.