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yup

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Yup schema validation library. Popular with Formik for form validation. Use when building forms with React/Formik or needing schema-based validation. USE WHEN: user mentions "Yup", "Formik validation", asks about "yup schema", "Formik setup", "form validation library" DO NOT USE FOR: Zod projects (use zod skill), NestJS/class-validator (use class-validator skill), new projects (prefer Zod)

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agentic-architecture

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Architecture of LLM agent systems: orchestration topologies (single agent, supervisor/sub-agents, pipelines, networks), memory/context strategy, the tool layer, and human-in-the-loop/control. Architect-level system design, not prompt wording. USE WHEN: designing agentic/LLM-agent systems, "agent orchestration", "multi-agent", "supervisor", "sub-agents", "tool use", "agent memory", "human-in-the-loop", workflow vs autonomous agent, agent topology/control. DO NOT USE FOR: single prompt/RAG retrieval design (use rag skills); model serving (use `inference-serving-topology`); provider routing (use `model-gateway-routing`).

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inference-serving-topology

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LLM/model inference serving architecture: the engine → serving → orchestration layering (vLLM/SGLang/TensorRT-LLM, Triton, KServe/Ray Serve), KV-cache & continuous batching, prefill-decode disaggregation, and scaling. Architect-level topology, not model training. USE WHEN: designing model/LLM serving infra, "vLLM", "SGLang", "TensorRT-LLM", "Triton", "KServe", "Ray Serve", "continuous batching", "KV cache", "prefill decode", "TTFT", multi-GPU/multi-model serving, inference autoscaling. DO NOT USE FOR: on-device (use `edge-inference`); provider routing (use `model-gateway-routing`); RAG app logic (use rag/rag-frameworks skills).

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model-gateway-routing

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Model gateway / LLM router architecture: a control point in front of multiple models/providers for routing (cost/quality/latency), fallback, rate limiting, caching, observability, and governance. Architect-level, multi-provider. USE WHEN: designing an LLM gateway/router, "model router", "LLM gateway", "multi-provider", "fallback", "cost routing", "LiteLLM", "Envoy AI Gateway", semantic cache, central key/quota/observability for LLM calls. DO NOT USE FOR: single-engine serving (use `inference-serving-topology`); edge/cascade (use `hybrid-edge-cloud`); agent orchestration (use `agentic-architecture`).

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data-intensive

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Data-intensive / data-platform architecture: warehouse vs lakehouse, OLTP vs OLAP, batch vs streaming (lambda/kappa), change-data-capture, and data mesh. Architect-level platform-shape decisions, not SQL or ETL code. USE WHEN: designing a data platform/pipeline architecture, "data warehouse", "lakehouse", "OLAP vs OLTP", "lambda/kappa", "streaming vs batch", "CDC", "data mesh", "medallion", analytics platform, columnar store, ingestion topology. DO NOT USE FOR: writing SQL/ORM (use database skills); a specific ETL tool (use data/data-processing skills); storage-engine internals (use `storage-engines`).

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distributed-consensus

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Distributed-systems architecture at the protocol level: consensus (Raft, Paxos, BFT), replication and quorums, consistency models, clock synchronization, and the CAP/PACELC trade-offs. Architect-level — how to make state agree and survive failures. USE WHEN: designing replicated/consensus systems, "Raft", "Paxos", "BFT", "quorum", "leader election", "consistency model", "linearizability", "CAP", "PACELC", "split-brain", replication topology, distributed state machines. DO NOT USE FOR: app microservice wiring (use web/enterprise patterns); message queues (use messaging skills); blockchain specifics (use bitcoin skills).

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distributed-ledger

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Distributed-ledger / blockchain architecture in general (engine-agnostic): when a ledger beats a database, consensus families (PoW/PoS/BFT), L1 vs L2 (rollups, channels, sidechains), permissioned vs permissionless, UTXO vs account models, and the scalability trilemma. Architect-level, not coin-specific. USE WHEN: designing/evaluating a blockchain or DLT system in general, "L2", "rollup", "zk vs optimistic", "PoS vs PoW", "permissioned ledger", "consortium chain", "UTXO vs account", "do we even need a blockchain", token/state design. DO NOT USE FOR: Bitcoin-specific work (use the `bitcoin/*` skills); raw consensus internals (use `distributed-consensus`); ordinary app data (use database / data-intensive skills).

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game-engine-architecture

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Game-engine architecture, engine-agnostic: the game loop (fixed vs variable timestep), ECS vs scene-graph/OOP, the render pipeline, core subsystems (physics, audio, animation, assets, memory), and netcode models. Architect- level, beyond any specific engine. USE WHEN: designing/evaluating a game engine or game's architecture in general, "game loop", "ECS", "entity component system", "render pipeline", "forward vs deferred", "rollback netcode", "lockstep", custom engine vs off-the-shelf, data-oriented game design. DO NOT USE FOR: Unity-specific work (use the `gamedev/unity-*` skills); low-level cache/SIMD detail (use `hardware-aware-design`); web graphics (use graphics skills).

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os-kernel-architecture

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Operating-system and kernel architecture decisions: monolithic vs microkernel vs hybrid vs unikernel/exokernel, scheduler design, virtual memory & paging, IPC mechanisms, syscall/ABI boundaries, and interrupt handling. Architect-level trade-offs, not driver implementation. USE WHEN: designing or evaluating an OS/kernel, RTOS-vs-GPOS choice, kernel structure, scheduler/memory/IPC subsystem design, syscall/ABI surface, "monolithic", "microkernel", "unikernel", "exokernel", "scheduler", "virtual memory", "IPC". DO NOT USE FOR: Windows driver implementation (use windows driver skills); app-level concurrency (use language skills); container internals (use `virtualization`).

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security-architecture

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System-level security architecture: threat modeling, secure-by-design, defense-in-depth, zero-trust, trust boundaries, TEE/confidential computing, and secure boot / chain of trust. Architect-level — designing the security of a system, not app-level OWASP bug fixing. USE WHEN: designing a system's security architecture, "threat model", "zero-trust", "defense in depth", "trust boundary", "TEE", "enclave", "confidential computing", "secure boot", "attack surface", security design review. DO NOT USE FOR: fixing app vulnerabilities / OWASP code issues (use the security agent/skills); auth library wiring (use authentication skills).

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storage-engines

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Storage-engine and database-internals architecture: B-tree vs LSM-tree, write- ahead logging, buffer/page cache, MVCC and concurrency control, durability/fsync, and compaction. Architect-level engine selection and data-path design. USE WHEN: designing or choosing a storage engine, "B-tree vs LSM", "WAL", "buffer pool", "MVCC", "compaction", "write amplification", "fsync/durability", embedded KV store, database internals, read/write-optimized store choice. DO NOT USE FOR: SQL query writing/ORM (use database/orm skills); data pipelines (use `data-intensive`); vector indexes (use vector-stores skills).

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rust-supply-chain

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Rust supply-chain & quality toolchain — cargo-deny (license + advisory + bans), cargo-audit (RustSec advisory DB), cargo-nextest (faster test runner with retry/parallel), cargo-tarpaulin / llvm-cov (code coverage), cargo-machete (unused deps), cargo-outdated (version gap detection), cargo-vet (third-party audit attestations). CI integration patterns and policies for production Rust apps. USE WHEN: user mentions "cargo-deny", "cargo-audit", "RustSec", "cargo-nextest", "cargo-tarpaulin", "llvm-cov rust", "cargo-machete", "cargo-outdated", "cargo-vet", "deny.toml", "rust supply chain" DO NOT USE FOR: Cross-compile mechanics - use `build-tools/rust-cross-compile` DO NOT USE FOR: Pure Rust language - use `languages/rust` DO NOT USE FOR: Kotlin/JS supply chain - use `quality/osv-scanner` (covers all)

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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

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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.

SEO KNOWLEDGE HUB & TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A practical guide to agent skills: what they are, how to inspect them, and how SkillMD helps you explore the ecosystem.