use-for

Scan installed SKILL.md frontmatter and rank skills by relevance to a user task.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nonlinear/skills --skill use-for
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: use-for
Source: https://github.com/nonlinear/skills/tree/main/use-for
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nonlinear/skills --skill use-for

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This frontmatter-driven tool analyzes installed SKILL.md entries to surface the most relevant skills for a user's current task by scanning use_for descriptions and presenting top matches with contextually relevant metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search across local skill inventories to identify candidates that address a user's query or struggle.
  • Rank results by relevance using frontmatter-provided descriptions and names.
  • Provide quick access to skill details to facilitate rapid exploration and onboarding.

Quick Start

Ask your AI assistant to show me the best skills for organizing a project plan and it will return top matches with names and descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions about use-for

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover the best AI assistant skills for a specific task?▼

To discover AI assistant skills, this tool scans local SKILL.md frontmatter to extract use_for descriptions, compares your task context against each entry, and ranks candidates by relevance to return a concise list of top matches.

Can I search my local skill inventory using natural language queries?▼

Yes, you can search your local skill inventory by asking your AI assistant a natural language question, which triggers a frontmatter scan of installed SKILL.md files to match your query context against use_for metadata and surface relevant skills.

How does metadata-driven skill discovery rank matching results?▼

Metadata-driven skill discovery ranks results by comparing your provided context against the use_for descriptions and names found in local SKILL.md frontmatter, generating a relevance-ordered list of candidate skills with their names and descriptions.

Do I need any external dependencies to scan installed SKILL.md frontmatter?▼

No external dependencies are required to scan installed SKILL.md frontmatter, as the tool operates entirely on your local skill base to extract metadata, evaluate use_for descriptions, and return ranked candidate skills without external packages.

What is the best way to find a skill for organizing a project plan?▼

The best way to find a skill for organizing a project plan is to ask your AI assistant directly, prompting the tool to scan local SKILL.md frontmatter, evaluate use_for descriptions, and return top ranked matches with their names and summaries.

Why does my local skill search return no matching candidates?▼

A local skill search returns no matching candidates when installed SKILL.md files lack use_for descriptions in their frontmatter, preventing the tool from extracting the necessary metadata to compare against your task context and rank results.