train-skill

Scaffolds SKILL.md files with frontmatter and progressive disclosure sections for the agentskills.io format.

1|1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EmmittJ/guild --skill train-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: train-skill
Source: https://github.com/EmmittJ/guild/tree/main/plugin/skills/train-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EmmittJ/guild --skill train-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scaffold a correctly structured SKILL.md file for a new skill, ensuring it adheres to the agentskills.io open format including frontmatter, progressive disclosure, and optional references directory.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically generates a SKILL.md with required frontmatter (name, description) and optional metadata.
  • Includes progressive disclosure sections and a references directory scaffold for long-form content.
  • Useful when asked to create a new skill, package a capability, or codify a process.

Quick Start

Ask this skill to scaffold a new SKILL.md for a given capability, package, or process.

Frequently Asked Questions about train-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a SKILL.md file for a new agent capability?

Scaffolding a SKILL.md file requires generating frontmatter with name and description fields, adding a descriptive body for progressive disclosure, and optionally creating references, scripts, and assets directories to package the capability.

What is the agentskills.io open format for skill metadata?

The agentskills.io open format structures skills using a SKILL.md file with required frontmatter, progressive disclosure sections, and an optional references directory for long-form content to codify processes.

How do I package a process into an agent skill?

Packaging a process into an agent skill involves creating a SKILL.md file with descriptive frontmatter, documenting the workflow in the body, and adding supporting scripts or assets directories to ensure the capability is codified.

Does a SKILL.md template require frontmatter?

Yes, a SKILL.md template requires frontmatter containing at minimum the name and description fields to properly define the skill and ensure it adheres to the agentskills.io open format.

What's the best way to structure long-form documentation in a SKILL.md?

The best way to structure long-form documentation is using a references directory scaffold alongside the SKILL.md, keeping the main file concise while supporting progressive disclosure for detailed content.

Can I include scripts and assets when creating a SKILL.md?

Yes, you can include optional scripts and assets directories when creating a SKILL.md to package executable code and supporting files alongside the frontmatter and descriptive documentation.