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retrospective
by alfredolopez80Analyze completed tasks to improve the Ralph system. Saves learnings to living knowledge vault and coordinates insights across 6 ralph-* teammates.
smart-fork
by alfredolopez80Smart Forking - Find and fork from relevant historical sessions using parallel memory search across vault, memvid, handoffs, and ledgers
iterate
by alfredolopez80Ralph Loop pattern with swarm mode: iterative execution until VERIFIED_DONE with multi-agent coordination. Use when: (1) iterative refinement needed, (2) quality gates must pass, (3) automated validation required. Triggers: /iterate, 'iterate until done', 'keep trying', 'fix until passing', 'loop until done'.
prd
by alfredolopez80Product Requirements Document generation and management with INVEST-compliant user stories
create-task-batch
by alfredolopez80Interactive wizard to create PRD or task lists for /task-batch. Uses /clarify and /ask-questions-if-underspecified for precise task definition. Use when: (1) preparing batch execution, (2) creating PRDs, (3) defining task lists with dependencies. Triggers: /create-task-batch, 'create tasks', 'new batch', 'prepare PRD'.
kaizen
by alfredolopez80Custom skill for kaizen
codex-cli
by alfredolopez80OpenAI Codex CLI orchestration for AI-assisted development using gpt-5.3-codex model family. Model variants: gpt-5.3-codex (medium), gpt-5.3-codex-high, gpt-5.3-codex-xhigh. Capabilities: code generation, refactoring, automated editing, parallel task execution, session management, code review, architecture analysis, and MCP integration. Actions: analyze, implement, review, fix, refactor with Codex. Keywords: Codex CLI, gpt-5.3-codex, codex exec, code generation, refactoring, parallel execution, session resume, code review, second opinion, independent review, architecture validation, Context7 MCP. Use when: delegating complex code tasks to Codex, running multi-agent workflows, executing automated reviews, implementing features with AI assistance, resuming previous sessions, querying OpenAI documentation. Triggers: 'use codex', 'codex exec', 'run with codex', 'codex resume', 'implement with codex', 'review with codex', 'codex docs'.
crafting-effective-readmes
by alfredolopez80Use when writing or improving README files. Not all READMEs are the same — provides templates and guidance matched to your audience and project type.
readme
by alfredolopez80When the user wants to create or update a README.md file for a project. Also use when the user says "write readme," "create readme," "document this project," "project documentation," or asks for help with README.md. This skill creates absurdly thorough documentation covering local setup, architecture, and deployment.
openai-docs
by alfredolopez80Access OpenAI developer documentation via Context7 MCP. Provides up-to-date docs for Codex CLI, OpenAI API, Python/Node SDKs, Agents SDK, and MCP configuration. Use when: (1) configuring Codex CLI or MCP servers, (2) writing OpenAI API integrations, (3) building agents with OpenAI SDKs, (4) troubleshooting Codex execution. Triggers: 'openai docs', 'codex documentation', 'openai api reference', 'codex mcp', 'agents sdk'.
task-batch
by alfredolopez80Autonomous batch task execution with PRD parsing, task decomposition, and continuous execution until all tasks complete. Uses /orchestrator internally. Stops only for major failures (no internet, token limit, system crash). Use when: (1) processing task lists autonomously, (2) PRD-driven development, (3) batch feature implementation. Triggers: /task-batch, 'batch tasks', 'process PRD', 'run task queue'.
curator
by alfredolopez80Full curator pipeline for autonomous learning from quality repositories. Executes: discovery → scoring → ranking → ingest → learn → vault sync. Writes to procedural memory AND Obsidian vault for Graph View visualization and graduation pipeline. Use for: populating procedural memory with domain patterns, first-time domain learning, comprehensive knowledge building. Triggers: /curator full, 'learn patterns from repos', 'build knowledge base'.
Browse Agent Skills by Occupation
23 major groups · 867 SOC occupations
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Explore the agent skills ecosystem by occupation and creator
SkillMD is not just a keyword search box. It is an open map that organizes public skills by occupation, creator, and repository, helping you see which workflows, judgment criteria, and domain habits people are writing for AI agents.
Then follow creators and GitHub repositories back to the source: compare the skills a team maintains, whether the repo is active, and how the README frames the work before you open, install, or reuse anything.
Use it three ways: learn an unfamiliar field by occupation, study how creators organize skills, then use source context to decide what is worth opening or reusing.
01 Map a field
Browse 23 occupation groups and 867 SOC roles to learn what skills exist in adjacent domains and how they break down real work.
02 Follow creators
Use creator and repository pages to inspect maintained skill collections, recent updates, and source context before trusting a result.
03 Search with sources
Search 1.7M+ collected skills, then use occupation tags, creators, and GitHub source context to decide what is worth opening.
Start with the occupation map, then follow creators and repositories back to real code. SkillMD helps explain why a skill is worth opening, not only what it is named.
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.
SkillMD operates as a high-performance index running on a fast Go backend and a highly responsive Astro SSR frontend. All search queries execute in milliseconds, featuring smart debouncing to prevent multiple API requests while keeping user data secure. Join our community of developers to standardize your AI agent instructions and optimize your LLM prompting workflows today.
Frequently Asked Questions
A practical guide to agent skills: what they are, how to inspect them, and how SkillMD helps you explore the ecosystem.