skill-author

Create and update shared SKILL.md definitions for Codex and Claude agents.

Updated Jan 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/d3ming/dot-agents --skill skill-author-d3ming
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-author
Source: https://github.com/d3ming/dot-agents/tree/main/master/skills/skill-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/d3ming/dot-agents --skill skill-author-d3ming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a single, repeatable process for creating, updating, and deploying shared SKILL.md-driven skills across Codex and Claude environments, removing ambiguity about canonical locations and wiring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Source-of-truth scaffolding: Create system-level skills under master/skills with a standardized SKILL.md frontmatter and body.
  • Project-level flexibility: Support per-project skill placement in .claude/.codex directories when isolation is required.
  • Deployment & wiring: Automate or manually link skills into agent-visible directories and optionally generate Gemini wrappers.
  • Guardrails and maintenance: Enforce naming rules, archival practices, and ask-before-overwrite behaviors to prevent accidental conflicts.

Quick Start

Run make new-skill with the desired name from the repo root to scaffold a new master/skills entry and wire it into agent skill directories.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-author

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create standardized SKILL.md definitions for Codex and Claude agents?▼

You create SKILL.md definitions for Codex and Claude agents by scaffolding skill entries with standardized frontmatter and directory layouts, ensuring consistent authoring and deployment across multi-agent installations.

What is the best way to manage shared AI skills across multiple agents?▼

Managing shared AI skills across multiple agents involves using a source-of-truth scaffolding process under a master/skills directory, applying standardized frontmatter, and automating directory wiring via symlinks for agent visibility.

Can I use project-level skill directories instead of system-level installations?▼

Yes, you can use project-level skill directories. The scaffolding process supports per-project skill placement in .claude/.codex directories when you need isolation from system-level skills under master/skills.

How do you wire agent skills into visible directories using symlinks?▼

You wire agent skills into visible directories by generating symlinks that link the source-of-truth master/skills entries into agent-visible directories, optionally generating Gemini wrappers during the deployment workflow.

Does skill scaffolding include guardrails to prevent accidental overwrites?▼

Yes, skill scaffolding includes guardrails to prevent accidental overwrites. It enforces naming rules, archival practices, and ask-before-overwrite behaviors to protect existing agent capabilities during skill refinement.