generate-agent-skills
Agent Skill Architect Workflow
This skill guides you through creating high-quality Agent Skills following a proven 6-step process.
🚨 CRITICAL WORKFLOW REQUIREMENTS 🚨
Before you begin, understand these NON-NEGOTIABLE rules:
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You MUST run
scripts/scaffold_skill.pyin Step 3.
Manual file creation is PROHIBITED. The scaffolding script ensures consistency. -
You MUST use the generated templates.
After scaffolding, templates exist inreferences/. Use them as your foundation. -
You MUST run
scripts/validate_skill.pyin Step 5.
Validation catches errors before they propagate.
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