hermes-agent-skill-authoring

Create and validate SKILL.md files for Hermes-Agent skills.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lxt070409/hermes-skills --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-lxt070409
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/lxt070409/hermes-skills/tree/main/software-development/hermes-agent-skill-authoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lxt070409/hermes-skills --skill hermes-agent-skill-authoring-lxt070409

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide for creating and managing SKILL.md files for Hermes-Agent, ensuring proper structure and functionality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SKILL.md Creation: Offers a template and guidelines for creating SKILL.md files.
  • Frontmatter Validation: Validates the required fields in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
  • Directory Structure: Defines the expected directory structure for Hermes-Agent skills.
  • Cross-Referencing Skills: Explains how to reference other skills within the SKILL.md file.

Quick Start

Create a new SKILL.md file for your skill by following the guidelines provided in this skill unit.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermes-agent-skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a SKILL.md file for Hermes-Agent?▼

You create a SKILL.md file for Hermes-Agent by using the provided template and guidelines, which ensure proper structure, frontmatter validation, and directory organization for your in-repo skills.

What is the expected directory structure for Hermes-Agent skills?▼

The expected directory structure for Hermes-Agent skills organizes in-repo components into specific folder hierarchies, ensuring the SKILL.md files and associated scripts or references are correctly located and managed.

Do I need to know YAML syntax to manage Hermes-Agent skill files?▼

Yes, understanding YAML syntax is required to manage Hermes-Agent skill files, because the SKILL.md frontmatter relies on YAML for defining and validating required fields.

How does frontmatter validation work for SKILL.md files?▼

Frontmatter validation for SKILL.md files checks that all required YAML fields are present and correctly formatted, ensuring the Hermes-Agent skill system can properly parse and execute the defined skill.

Can I reference other skills within a SKILL.md file?▼

Yes, you can cross-reference other skills within a SKILL.md file by following the provided guidelines, allowing you to establish dependencies and connections between different Hermes-Agent skills in your repository.

What are the limitations when authoring in-repo skills for Hermes-Agent?▼

When authoring in-repo skills for Hermes-Agent, you are constrained by the strict directory structure and YAML frontmatter validation rules, and the focus is specifically on in-repo skill creation rather than external plugins.