use-for

Scan installed SKILL.md frontmatter and rank skills by relevance to a user task.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nonlinear/skills --skill use-for
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: use-for
Source: https://github.com/nonlinear/skills/tree/main/use-for
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nonlinear/skills --skill use-for

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This frontmatter-driven tool analyzes installed SKILL.md entries to surface the most relevant skills for a user's current task by scanning use_for descriptions and presenting top matches with contextually relevant metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search across local skill inventories to identify candidates that address a user's query or struggle.
  • Rank results by relevance using frontmatter-provided descriptions and names.
  • Provide quick access to skill details to facilitate rapid exploration and onboarding.

Quick Start

Ask your AI assistant to show me the best skills for organizing a project plan and it will return top matches with names and descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions about use-for

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover the best AI assistant skills for a specific task?

To discover AI assistant skills, this tool scans local SKILL.md frontmatter to extract use_for descriptions, compares your task context against each entry, and ranks candidates by relevance to return a concise list of top matches.

Can I search my local skill inventory using natural language queries?

Yes, you can search your local skill inventory by asking your AI assistant a natural language question, which triggers a frontmatter scan of installed SKILL.md files to match your query context against use_for metadata and surface relevant skills.

How does metadata-driven skill discovery rank matching results?

Metadata-driven skill discovery ranks results by comparing your provided context against the use_for descriptions and names found in local SKILL.md frontmatter, generating a relevance-ordered list of candidate skills with their names and descriptions.

Do I need any external dependencies to scan installed SKILL.md frontmatter?

No external dependencies are required to scan installed SKILL.md frontmatter, as the tool operates entirely on your local skill base to extract metadata, evaluate use_for descriptions, and return ranked candidate skills without external packages.

What is the best way to find a skill for organizing a project plan?

The best way to find a skill for organizing a project plan is to ask your AI assistant directly, prompting the tool to scan local SKILL.md frontmatter, evaluate use_for descriptions, and return top ranked matches with their names and summaries.

Why does my local skill search return no matching candidates?

A local skill search returns no matching candidates when installed SKILL.md files lack use_for descriptions in their frontmatter, preventing the tool from extracting the necessary metadata to compare against your task context and rank results.