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fix-ocaml-gc
by ZurybrGuide for debugging and fixing bugs in the OCaml garbage collector runtime, particularly issues in memory management code like sweeping, pool management, and run-length compression. This skill should be used when encountering segfaults during OCaml bootstrap, debugging crashes in runtime/shared_heap.c or similar GC code, or investigating pointer arithmetic bugs in memory allocator implementations.
fix-ocaml-gc
by ZurybrGuide for debugging and fixing bugs in the OCaml garbage collector, particularly memory management issues in the runtime's sweeping and allocation code. This skill applies when working on OCaml runtime C code, investigating segfaults in GC operations, or fixing pointer arithmetic bugs in memory managers with size-classed pools and run-length encoding.
yelp-search
by ZurybrSearch Yelp for local businesses, get contact info, ratings, and hours. Use when finding services (cleaners, groomers, restaurants, etc.), looking up business phone numbers to text, or checking ratings before booking. Triggers on queries about finding businesses, restaurants, services, or "look up on Yelp".
gcode-to-text
by ZurybrDecode and interpret text content from G-code files by analyzing toolpath geometry and coordinate patterns. This skill should be used when extracting text, letters, or symbols that are encoded as movement commands in G-code files (e.g., 3D printing, CNC engraving, laser cutting). Applies to tasks like identifying what text a G-code file will print/engrave, reverse-engineering embossed or engraved text from toolpaths, or visualizing G-code geometry to reveal hidden content.
bn-fit-modify
by ZurybrGuidance for Bayesian Network DAG structure recovery, parameter learning, and causal intervention tasks. This skill should be used when tasks involve recovering DAG structure from observational data, learning Bayesian Network parameters, performing causal interventions (do-calculus), or generating samples from modified networks. Applies to tasks mentioning Bayesian networks, DAG recovery, structure learning, causal inference, or interventional distributions.
bn-fit-modify
by ZurybrGuide for Bayesian Network tasks involving structure learning, parameter fitting, intervention, and sampling. This skill should be used when working with pgmpy or similar libraries to recover DAG structures from data, fit conditional probability distributions, perform causal interventions (do-calculus), or sample from modified networks.
kv-store-grpc
by ZurybrGuide for implementing gRPC-based key-value store services in Python. This skill should be used when building gRPC servers with protobuf definitions, implementing KV store operations (Get, Set, Delete), or troubleshooting gRPC service connectivity. Applicable to tasks involving grpcio, protobuf code generation, and background server processes.
kv-store-grpc
by ZurybrGuidance for building gRPC-based key-value store services in Python. This skill should be used when tasks involve creating gRPC servers, defining protocol buffer schemas, or implementing key-value storage APIs with gRPC. Covers proto file creation, code generation, server implementation, and verification strategies.
crack-7z-hash
by ZurybrThis skill provides guidance for cracking 7z archive password hashes. It should be used when tasked with recovering passwords from 7z encrypted archives, extracting and cracking 7z hashes, or working with password-protected 7z files in CTF challenges, security testing, or authorized recovery scenarios.
crack-7z-hash
by ZurybrThis skill provides guidance for cracking 7z archive password hashes. It should be used when tasks involve extracting hashes from password-protected 7z archives, selecting appropriate cracking tools, and recovering passwords through dictionary or brute-force attacks. Applicable to password recovery, security testing, and CTF challenges involving encrypted 7z files.
raman-fitting
by ZurybrThis skill provides guidance for Raman spectrum peak fitting tasks. It should be used when analyzing spectroscopic data, fitting Lorentzian or Gaussian peaks to Raman spectra, or working with graphene/carbon material characterization. The skill emphasizes critical data parsing verification, physical constraints from domain knowledge, and systematic debugging of curve fitting problems.
circuit-fibsqrt
by ZurybrGuide for implementing combinational/sequential logic circuits using gate-level descriptions in text-based simulators. This skill applies when building circuits for mathematical functions like integer square root, Fibonacci sequences, or similar computations that require both combinational logic (arithmetic operations) and sequential logic (feedback loops, state machines). Use this skill when the task involves generating gate netlists, implementing multi-bit arithmetic circuits, or debugging event-driven circuit simulators.
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Standardizing Agent Capabilities with SKILL.md and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, LLM agents (Large Language Model agents) have transitioned from simple text predictors to autonomous problem solvers. To orchestrate complex, multi-step agentic workflows, developers require a standardized format to specify agent capabilities, prompt instructions, system rules, and database bindings. This is where SKILL.md and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) have emerged as standard developer paradigms. SkillMD serves as the central directory for indexing, exploring, and sharing these critical agent configurations.
Our open-source registry currently tracks over 1.7 million collected SKILL.md configurations and system prompts. By compiling agent configurations from active developers on GitHub, we bridge the gap between prompt engineering research and production execution. Whether you are building agents with Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI's GPT-4, Google's Gemini, or local models using Ollama and LlamaIndex, standardized skill definitions ensure your agents behave predictably across different runtime environments.
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source standard designed to connect LLMs to data sources, developer tools, and external environments. MCP establishes a bidirectional communication channel between client applications (like Cursor, Claude Desktop, or custom agent systems) and servers hosting data or capabilities. Standardizing instructions via SKILL.md enables LLMs to query databases, read local files, execute terminal commands, and integrate third-party APIs. SkillMD allows you to find ready-to-run MCP servers and prompt instructions for various occupations and technical tasks.
The Structure of a Professional SKILL.md File
A valid SKILL.md configuration is designed to be easily read by humans and parsed by LLMs. It contains precise system instructions, trigger conditions, required parameters, and execution examples. Below is the typical architectural blueprint of a professional agent skill:
- Metadata & Core Scope: Declares the name of the skill, author details, target models, and a description of the capability.
- Triggers & Intent Detection: Details semantic triggers that help the agent decide when to invoke this skill.
- System Prompts: Explicit system-level instructions that direct the agent's behavior, personality, safety guardrails, and formatting preferences.
- Capabilities & Tools: Lists the files, databases, or APIs the agent must access to complete the tasks.
- Few-Shot Examples: Demonstrates real inputs and outputs, helping the model generalize behavior through in-context learning.
Optimizing Agent Workflows for Modern LLMs
Writing effective agent skills requires deep knowledge of prompt engineering. With the release of advanced reasoning models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet, ChatGPT o1, and DeepSeek-V3, prompt templates must focus on structured thinking. Developers are encouraged to use XML tags (e.g., <thought>, <context>, and <rules>) to isolate execution boundaries. Standardized prompts prevent agents from suffering from context drift, ensuring that long-running tasks remain aligned with the initial system parameters.
Exploring by SOC Occupations and Creator Profiles
What makes SkillMD unique is its taxonomy. Instead of simple text search, we parse and organize files according to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. This means you can discover skills written for Computer and Mathematical roles, Business and Financial operations, Legal, Design, and and Educational Instruction fields. By tracking creator profiles, developers can study how different teams organize their custom instructions, compare version updates, and fork public configs for specialized enterprise use cases.
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