writing-skills

Create SKILL.md files with YAML frontmatter and reference file organization.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liuaibin001/dev-notes-skills --skill writing-skills-liuaibin001
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-skills
Source: https://github.com/liuaibin001/dev-notes-skills/tree/main/writing-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liuaibin001/dev-notes-skills --skill writing-skills-liuaibin001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of effective, discoverable, and token-efficient Skills (SKILL.md) for AI agents, ensuring adherence to best practices and optimal performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SKILL.md Creation: Guides users through writing compliant SKILL.md files, including YAML frontmatter and body content.
  • Best Practice Enforcement: Provides checklists and anti-patterns to ensure quality, conciseness, and discoverability.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Helps structure skills by splitting content into reference files when SKILL.md exceeds token limits.
  • Use Case: You need to create a new Skill for an AI agent to manage user feedback. Use this Skill to structure the SKILL.md, define its name and description, and organize any supporting documentation.

Quick Start

Use the writing-skills skill to create a new SKILL.md file for an AI agent that summarizes meeting notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a SKILL.md file for an AI agent?

To write a SKILL.md file, structure compliant YAML frontmatter and body content, adhering to official definitions and best practices for AI agent instructions. This ensures the skill is discoverable and token-efficient.

What is progressive disclosure when building agent knowledge bases?

Progressive disclosure is an architecture that structures agent knowledge bases by splitting content into reference files when a SKILL.md exceeds token limits, optimizing conciseness and performance.

How do I package reusable prompts for AI agents?

Package reusable prompts by developing well-structured Skills using markdown, defining clear names and descriptions, and organizing supporting documentation into reference files for optimal agent consumption.

What are the best practices for frontmatter validation in skill creation?

Best practices for frontmatter validation involve using checklists and anti-patterns to enforce quality, conciseness, and discoverability, ensuring the SKILL.md adheres to official AI agent definitions.

When should I split content into reference files for AI agent instructions?

Split content into reference files when your SKILL.md exceeds token limits, utilizing progressive disclosure architecture to maintain conciseness optimization and structure the agent knowledge base effectively.