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test-skill

Validate Skill Unit frontmatter, description structure, and optional component detection.

Updated Feb 12, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#audit#discovery#yaml#metadata#skill#frontmatter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arendon1/agent-skills --skill test-skill-arendon1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: test-skill
Source: https://github.com/arendon1/agent-skills/tree/main/skill-forge/tmp/test-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arendon1/agent-skills --skill test-skill-arendon1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validates that a Skill Unit is properly structured and discoverable by agents, by inspecting its metadata and organization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter validation: ensures the YAML frontmatter contains required fields like name and description.
  • Structure verification: checks that the description provides clear sections and that optional directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) exist when present.
  • Catalog readiness: prepares a concise metadata snapshot suitable for catalog indexing and discovery.

Quick Start

Place SKILL.md in the skill directory and ensure it contains a valid frontmatter with name and description.

Frequently Asked Questions about test-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate YAML frontmatter in a Skill Unit for agent discovery?▼

To validate YAML frontmatter, the Skill checks that required metadata fields like name and description exist and are structured correctly. It then prepares a concise metadata snapshot for catalog indexing and agent discoverability.

What is the best way to audit a Skill Unit's metadata and directory structure?▼

Auditing a Skill Unit involves verifying its metadata frontmatter presence and checking that optional directories like scripts/, references/, and assets/ exist. The Skill reports on these structural elements to ensure proper onboarding.

How do I prepare a Skill Unit for catalog indexing and discovery?▼

Preparing a Skill Unit for catalog indexing requires validating its description structure and frontmatter fields. The Skill generates a metadata snapshot verifying that all required and optional components are detected and reported.

Does skill onboarding require specific directory structures to be present?▼

Skill onboarding checks for optional directories such as scripts/, references/, and assets/ when they are present. It ensures the YAML frontmatter contains the required name and description fields for successful discovery.

Why does my Skill Unit fail metadata verification during a repository audit?▼

Metadata verification fails when the YAML frontmatter is missing required fields like name and description. The Skill inspects the SKILL.md file to ensure frontmatter presence and validate the description structure for catalog readiness.

Can I use this Skill to check if my SKILL.md file has proper frontmatter?▼

Yes, you can check your SKILL.md file by placing it in the skill directory. The Skill validates that the YAML frontmatter contains required fields and verifies the description provides clear sections for discovery.

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