writing-nova-skill

Author Nova Skills with standardized frontmatter, sections, and trigger tests.

2|1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TeamSPWK/nova --skill writing-nova-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-nova-skill
Source: https://github.com/TeamSPWK/nova/tree/main/.claude/skills/writing-nova-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TeamSPWK/nova --skill writing-nova-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides standardized conventions for creating or updating Nova Skills to ensure consistent frontmatter, structure, and testing so agents understand how skills should trigger and be orchestrated.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Defines mandatory frontmatter (name, description) and mandatory sections (core principles, on-demand rules, orchestration trace).
  • Specifies required testing artifacts and CI checks to guarantee skill reliability.
  • Guides collaboration and upgrade paths for Nova skills to ensure safe, auditable extension points.

Quick Start

Follow these conventions to write or modify a Nova Skill and ensure frontmatter, structure, and trigger tests are correctly implemented.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-nova-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a Nova skill with correct frontmatter and documentation?

Writing a Nova skill requires a complete SKILL.md with mandatory frontmatter (name, description) and structured sections for core principles, on-demand rules, and orchestration traces to ensure agents trigger and orchestrate correctly.

What are the required testing artifacts for Nova skill trigger reliability?

Nova skill trigger reliability requires explicit tests in the tests/skill-triggering directory and alignment with CI checks to guarantee skill reliability and validate orchestration tracking across the skill lifecycle.

When do I need to synchronize CLAUDE.md checks for Nova skill workflows?

You need to synchronize CLAUDE.md checks when authoring or updating Nova skills to enforce alignment, ensure safe upgrade paths, and maintain auditable extension points across the skill lifecycle.

What anti-patterns should I avoid when writing Nova skills?

When writing Nova skills, avoid anti-patterns such as incomplete SKILL.md files, missing trigger tests in tests/skill-triggering, and lack of orchestration trace tracking to maintain standardized conventions.

Does Nova skill writing require explicit CI checks for frontmatter validation?

Yes, Nova skill writing specifies required testing artifacts and CI checks to validate frontmatter, guarantee skill reliability, and ensure safe, auditable extension points for collaboration and upgrades.