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yaml-config-helper

by jackspace
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Validate, format, and troubleshoot YAML configuration files

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youtube-downloader

by jackspace
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Download videos, audio, playlists, and channels from YouTube and 1000+ websites using yt-dlp. Supports quality selection, format conversion, subtitle download, playlist filtering, metadata extraction, thumbnail download, and batch operations. Use when downloading YouTube videos in any quality (4K, 8K, HDR), extracting audio as MP3/M4A/FLAC, downloading entire playlists/channels, getting subtitles in multiple languages, converting to specific formats, downloading live streams, archiving content, or batch processing multiple URLs. Optimized for reliability with automatic retries, rate limiting, and error handling.

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zarr-python

by jackspace
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Chunked N-D arrays for cloud storage. Compressed arrays, parallel I/O, S3/GCS integration, NumPy/Dask/Xarray compatible, for large-scale scientific computing pipelines.

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opentrons-integration

by jackspace
star 15

Lab automation platform for Flex/OT-2 robots. Write Protocol API v2 protocols, liquid handling, hardware modules (heater-shaker, thermocycler), labware management, for automated pipetting workflows.

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google-gemini-embeddings

by jackspace
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This skill provides complete coverage of Google Gemini embeddings API (gemini-embedding-001) for building RAG systems, semantic search, document clustering, and similarity matching. Use when implementing vector search with Google's embedding models, integrating with Cloudflare Vectorize, or building retrieval-augmented generation systems. Covers SDK usage (@google/genai), fetch-based Workers implementation, batch processing, 8 task types (RETRIEVAL_QUERY, RETRIEVAL_DOCUMENT, SEMANTIC_SIMILARITY, etc.), dimension optimization (128-3072), and cosine similarity calculations. Prevents 8+ embedding-specific errors including dimension mismatches, incorrect task types, rate limiting issues (100 RPM free tier), vector normalization mistakes, text truncation (2,048 token limit), and model version confusion. Includes production-ready RAG patterns with Cloudflare Vectorize integration, chunking strategies, and caching patterns. Token savings: ~60%. Production tested. Keywords: gemini embeddings, gemini-embedding-001, g

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google-gemini-api

by jackspace
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Complete guide for Google Gemini API using the CORRECT current SDK (@google/genai v1.27+, NOT the deprecated @google/generative-ai). Covers text generation, multimodal inputs (text + images + video + audio + PDFs), function calling, thinking mode, streaming, and system instructions with accurate 2025 model information (Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash/Flash-Lite with 1M input tokens, NOT 2M). Use when: integrating Gemini API, implementing multimodal AI applications, using thinking mode for complex reasoning, function calling with parallel execution, streaming responses, deploying to Cloudflare Workers, building chat applications, or encountering SDK deprecation warnings, context window errors, model not found errors, function calling failures, or multimodal format errors. Keywords: gemini api, @google/genai, gemini-2.5-pro, gemini-2.5-flash, gemini-2.5-flash-lite, multimodal gemini, thinking mode, google ai, genai sdk, function calling gemini, streaming gemini, gemini vision, gemini video, gemini audio, gemini pdf, sys

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shap

by jackspace
star 15

Model interpretability and explainability using SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations). Use this skill when explaining machine learning model predictions, computing feature importance, generating SHAP plots (waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, force, heatmap), debugging models, analyzing model bias or fairness, comparing models, or implementing explainable AI. Works with tree-based models (XGBoost, LightGBM, Random Forest), deep learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch), linear models, and any black-box model.

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pyopenms

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Python interface to OpenMS for mass spectrometry data analysis. Use for LC-MS/MS proteomics and metabolomics workflows including file handling (mzML, mzXML, mzTab, FASTA, pepXML, protXML, mzIdentML), signal processing, feature detection, peptide identification, and quantitative analysis. Apply when working with mass spectrometry data, analyzing proteomics experiments, or processing metabolomics datasets.

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cloudflare-turnstile

by jackspace
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This skill provides comprehensive knowledge for implementing Cloudflare Turnstile, the CAPTCHA-alternative bot protection system. It should be used when integrating bot protection into forms, login pages, signup flows, or any user-facing feature requiring spam/bot prevention. Turnstile runs invisible challenges in the background, maintaining excellent user experience while blocking automated traffic. Use when: Adding bot protection to forms, implementing login security, protecting API endpoints from abuse, migrating from reCAPTCHA/hCaptcha, encountering CSP errors with Turnstile, handling token validation failures, implementing E2E tests with Turnstile, integrating with React/Next.js/Hono applications, or debugging error codes 100*, 300*, 600*. Keywords: turnstile, captcha, bot protection, cloudflare challenge, siteverify, recaptcha alternative, spam prevention, form protection, cf-turnstile, turnstile widget, token validation, managed challenge, invisible challenge, @marsidev/react-turnstile, hono turnstil

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zustand-state-management

by jackspace
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Production-tested setup for Zustand state management in React applications with TypeScript. This skill provides comprehensive patterns for building scalable, type-safe global state. Use when: setting up global state in React, migrating from Redux or Context API, implementing state persistence with localStorage, configuring TypeScript with Zustand, using slices pattern for modular stores, adding devtools middleware for debugging, handling Next.js SSR hydration, or encountering hydration errors, TypeScript inference issues, or persist middleware problems. Prevents 5 documented issues: Next.js hydration mismatches, TypeScript double parentheses syntax errors, persist middleware export errors, infinite render loops, and slices pattern type inference failures. Keywords: zustand, state management, React state, TypeScript state, persist middleware, devtools, slices pattern, global state, React hooks, create store, useBoundStore, StateCreator, hydration error, text content mismatch, infinite render, localStorage,

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fda-database

by jackspace
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Query openFDA API for drugs, devices, adverse events, recalls, regulatory submissions (510k, PMA), substance identification (UNII), for FDA regulatory data analysis and safety research.

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gget

by jackspace
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CLI/Python toolkit for rapid bioinformatics queries. Preferred for quick BLAST searches. Access to 20+ databases: gene info (Ensembl/UniProt), AlphaFold, ARCHS4, Enrichr, OpenTargets, COSMIC, genome downloads. For advanced BLAST/batch processing, use biopython. For multi-database integration, use bioservices.

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SKILLMD / CREATORS AND OCCUPATION CATEGORIES

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.

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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.

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.