mock-skill

Echo a message string from JSON input with a default fallback.

Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxoreric/sop-engine --skill mock-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mock-skill
Source: https://github.com/maxoreric/sop-engine/tree/main/skills/mock-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxoreric/sop-engine --skill mock-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a basic echo functionality, useful for testing and demonstrating simple input/output interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Echo Input: Takes a JSON input with a 'message' field and returns it prefixed with "Echo: ".
  • Default Message: If no 'message' field is provided, it defaults to "No msg".
  • Use Case: Quickly verify that a workflow or a part of it is receiving and processing basic text inputs correctly.

Quick Start

Run the mock skill with a JSON input containing a message.

Frequently Asked Questions about mock-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test if my AI agent workflow is receiving and processing JSON inputs correctly?▼

To test input processing, you can echo a provided JSON message string, which returns the input prefixed with "Echo: " to verify the communication channel is working.

Can I use this mock skill to debug an AI agent communication channel?▼

Yes, you can debug an AI agent communication channel by passing a JSON input with a message field to verify the workflow receives and processes basic text inputs correctly.

What happens if the message field is missing from the JSON input?▼

If the message field is missing from the JSON input, the mock skill handles the case by returning a default string that says "No msg".

Do I need jq installed to parse JSON input for echo testing?▼

Yes, you need jq installed as a dependency because the skill requires jq for parsing the JSON input that contains the message string.

How do I quickly verify basic text input and output interactions in a workflow?▼

You can verify basic text input and output interactions by running the skill with a JSON input containing a message to quickly confirm that a workflow receives and processes it correctly.

What is the best way to echo a JSON message string for testing utility purposes?▼

The best way to echo a JSON message string for testing utility purposes is to provide a JSON input with a message field, which the skill parses and returns prefixed with "Echo: ".