Create self-contained AI skills with a SKILL.md template and YAML frontmatter.
npx skills add https://github.com/kenlck/skills --skill write-a-skill-kenlck
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: write-a-skill Source: https://github.com/kenlck/skills/tree/main/ken-skills/skills/write-a-skill Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kenlck/skills --skill write-a-skill-kenlck
This Skill guides teams to create AI skills with proper structure, progressive disclosure, and bundled resources, reducing ambiguity and ensuring consistency for activation.
Create a new skill folder named my-skill and place SKILL.md at its root following the template.
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To structure an AI skill, create a root SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter defining its name and description. This enforces a concise metadata surface and standardizes discovery for automated loading. Optional directories like references/ and assets/ can bundle supporting resources.
Progressive disclosure in skill creation separates the core SKILL.md metadata from optional bundled resources like scripts/ and references/. This reduces ambiguity during activation by loading only necessary context, ensuring consistent workflows without overwhelming the system.
Writing a concise description for YAML frontmatter involves defining the skill's core task directly in the SKILL.md file. The enforced format mandates a clear, standardized metadata surface to support reliable discovery and activation across different workflows.
Yes, you can bundle scripts and reference files when creating a self-contained AI skill. The structure supports optional directories such as scripts/, references/, and assets/ alongside the root SKILL.md to be loaded dynamically upon activation.
The best way to document workflows for an AI automation skill is using a structured SKILL.md template. This template enforces consistent formatting, frontmatter-driven metadata, and progressive disclosure to guide team drafting and review processes effectively.
No, you do not need external dependencies to create a skill with a SKILL.md template. The skill creation process is self-contained, relying solely on a root SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter and optional local resource directories.
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