writing-skills

Creates standardized Krill skill templates with SKILL.md structure and workflow guidance.

1|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thirteen37/Krill --skill writing-skills-thirteen37
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-skills
Source: https://github.com/thirteen37/Krill/tree/main/krill/bundled_skills/writing-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thirteen37/Krill --skill writing-skills-thirteen37

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured framework for creating new Krill skills, ensuring that your custom slash commands and agent instructions are consistent, discoverable, and follow best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Templates: Provides the exact frontmatter and body structure required for valid SKILL.md files.
  • Workflow Guidance: Offers a step-by-step process for defining triggers, creating directories, and validating new skills.
  • Use Case: When you need to create a new slash command for your personal assistant, use this skill to generate the correct file structure and prompt instructions to ensure the agent understands how and when to invoke your new capability.

Quick Start

Use the writing-skills skill to generate a new skill template for a custom task tracker.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create custom slash commands for my personal AI agent?

To create custom slash commands, you need to build markdown-based knowledge packages with standardized frontmatter and prompt instructions. This skill provides a structured template and workflow to generate the correct file structure so your agent understands how to invoke new capabilities.

What is the best way to standardize markdown files for AI prompt engineering?

Standardizing markdown files for prompt engineering involves using consistent frontmatter fields and body structures. This skill enforces required SKILL.md validation and prompt engineering best practices to ensure your agent instructions are discoverable and uniformly packaged.

How do I package markdown knowledge packages for agent discovery?

Packaging markdown knowledge packages requires defining triggers, creating directories, and validating frontmatter. This skill facilitates the process by offering a step-by-step workflow to ensure your custom skills adhere to required structural fields for agent discovery.

Do I need any specific dependencies to automate my Krill skill creation workflow?

No specific dependencies are required to automate your Krill skill creation workflow. This skill provides a standalone standardized template to generate valid SKILL.md files and slash commands without external modules.

Why does my personal AI agent fail to discover new custom skills?

Your agent may fail to discover custom skills if the markdown files lack standardized frontmatter or proper prompt instructions. This skill ensures adherence to required frontmatter fields and prompt engineering best practices to guarantee agent discovery and correct invocation.

What are the limitations of using basic templates for skill automation?

The limitation of basic skill automation templates is that they provide a standardized but foundational structure for SKILL.md files. They focus on required frontmatter and directory creation rather than advanced internal reasoning or complex component integration.