test-skill

Package and validate minimal skill manifests with frontmatter in CI pipelines.

1|Updated Dec 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galligan/skills-packager --skill test-skill-galligan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: test-skill
Source: https://github.com/galligan/skills-packager/tree/main/skills/test-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galligan/skills-packager --skill test-skill-galligan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

A lightweight, self-contained test Skill used to validate the skills-packager packaging workflow and metadata extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Minimal, self-contained Skill suitable for unit tests and CI validation.
  • Verifies that SKILL.md frontmatter provides a name and description and that the body is loadable.
  • Used to smoke-test packaging, zipping, and manifest generation in a controlled environment.

Quick Start

Run the packager against this repository to confirm the skill is discovered and packaged without errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about test-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate skill metadata extraction in a CI pipeline?

Validate skill metadata extraction in a CI pipeline by running a packager against a minimal test skill repository to verify discovery, metadata extraction, and zip packaging. This confirms the SKILL.md frontmatter provides the required name and description and that the body is loadable.

What is a minimal skill manifest used for in CI workflows?

A minimal skill manifest in CI workflows serves as a lightweight, self-contained target to smoke-test packaging, zipping, and manifest generation. It verifies that the skills-packager correctly handles frontmatter and loadable Markdown bodies in a controlled environment.

What frontmatter is required to package a skill manifest?

The frontmatter required to package a skill manifest includes a name and a description. The skill must also contain a loadable Markdown body for activation to pass validation and be successfully discovered by the packager workflow.

Does the skills-packager workflow support repositories with varied structures?

Yes, the skills-packager workflow supports repositories with varied structures. You can apply the minimal test skill in CI pipelines to verify proper discovery, metadata extraction, and zip packaging across different repository layouts without errors.

How do I test zip packaging for skills without external dependencies?

Test zip packaging for skills without external dependencies by using a self-contained test skill with zero dependencies. Running the packager against this minimal repository confirms that zip generation and manifest validation occur without errors in an isolated environment.