yaml-agent-format
OfficialDefine Claude Code agents using YAML.
AuthorMadAppGang
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
This Skill provides a structured, machine-parseable YAML format as an alternative to Markdown for defining Claude Code agents, simplifying programmatic generation and validation.
Core Features & Use Cases
- YAML Schema Definition: Offers a clear schema for agent properties like name, role, tools, instructions, and examples.
- Conversion Utilities: Includes patterns and examples for converting between Markdown and YAML agent formats.
- Validation Tools: Demonstrates schema validation using Zod for ensuring agent definition integrity.
- Use Case: You need to programmatically generate dozens of simple agents for a new feature. Using the YAML format and provided validation scripts ensures consistency and reduces errors compared to manual Markdown creation.
Quick Start
Use the yaml-agent-format skill to convert the markdown agent definition located at '/path/to/your/agent.md' into its YAML equivalent.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
yamlzod
Components
references
💻 Claude Code Installation
Recommended: Let Claude install automatically. Simply copy and paste the text below to Claude Code.
Please help me install this Skill: Name: yaml-agent-format Download link: https://github.com/MadAppGang/magus/archive/main.zip#yaml-agent-format Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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