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ai-assisted-workspace-setup
by danieldekayDiagnose a machine and set up a developer environment with VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Node.js, and Python. Supports use-case-specific tracks: data science (Python/R), AI-assisted development, web development, and general programming. Installs packages per use case with reporting from Markdown to Quarto. Use when: setting up a new machine, onboarding a developer, bootstrapping a dev environment, data science environment, R setup, Python data science, Quarto, Jupyter, AI dev environment, checking what is installed, detecting package managers, checking user permissions, OS detection, Windows/Mac/Linux setup, environment audit.
raindrop
by danieldekayStore and retrieve bookmarks in Raindrop.io using the Raindrop MCP server. Use when saving research sources, PDFs, articles, or any URL encountered during work. Also use when searching or browsing existing bookmarks by tag, text, or collection.
dk-flavored-spec-kit
by danieldekayShared knowledge base for the dk.speckit.* agent family. Defines evidence-first execution, risk classification, pushback protocol, verification strategy, and artifact contracts. Agents reference this skill to stay DRY — philosophy and formats live here, agent files focus on workflow.
deep-research
by danieldekayMulti-tiered deep research methodology — from raw data gathering through evaluation to synthesis. Use when conducting comprehensive research on any topic, building evidence-based arguments, or investigating complex questions.
literature-review
by danieldekayAcademic literature review using Raul Pacheco-Vega's methods (AIC reading, Conceptual Synthesis Excel, research memos). Use for systematic reading and synthesis of academic or professional literature on a topic.
copilot-setup-coach
by danieldekayProgressive VS Code + GitHub Copilot setup coach. Interviews the user and/or scans their workspace to determine their current maturity level, then guides them through one small, high-value improvement at a time. Covers the full stack: Copilot license, extensions, global and scoped instructions, prompts, custom agents, skills, MCP servers, and governance workflows. Maintains session continuity via Zettelkasten notes between conversations. Use when starting a new setup, stuck on what to configure next, onboarding a colleague, or doing a periodic health check. Triggers: "help me set up Copilot", "what should I configure next", "copilot setup", "onboard me to Copilot", "improve my AI setup", "set up GitHub Copilot", "what MCP should I install", "show me what to do next", "copilot health check", "audit my Copilot setup", "next improvement".
wiki-builder
by danieldekayBuild and maintain topic-scoped "LLM knowledge bases" — structured agent-maintained wikis for deep-diving a single topic (paper, framework, person, project, domain). Scaffolds a folder with wiki.config.md, raw/, prompts, and sources.md in one command. Compiles raw source material into organized wiki pages, files Q&A answers back into the wiki, and runs maintenance passes to find thin pages and missing links. Works standalone (flat markdown) or integrated with zettelkasten-mcp (compiled pages become ZK notes tagged with the wiki topic). Inspired by DAIR.AI's Wiki Builder plugin, adapted for VS Code + GitHub Copilot. Triggers: "start a wiki on", "build a knowledge base about", "create topic wiki", "wiki for this paper", "deep dive into X", "research wiki", "compile this into a wiki", "knowledge base for project", "file this answer", "lint my wiki", "wiki-builder".
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.