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qdrift
by unitarylabQDrift randomized Hamiltonian simulation, approximating e^{-iHt} by stochastically sampling Pauli-term evolutions with probability proportional to coefficient magnitude.
lcu
by unitarylabA quantum algorithm for solving linear systems of equations using the Linear Combination of Unitaries (LCU) method, providing exponential speedup over classical methods for certain types of problems. This skill includes efficient implementations and educational resources for understanding and utilizing the LCU algorithm in various applications.
vqd
by unitarylabVariational Quantum Deflation (VQD) eigensolver for computing the lowest excited states of a quantum operator with Qiskit primitives.
vqc
by unitarylabSkill for understanding, using, and implementing the Variational Quantum Classifier (VQC) for Iris dataset classification with data re-uploading and Parameter Shift Rule via the VQCAlgorithm class.
vqls
by unitarylabVariational Quantum Linear Solver for solving linear systems Ax = b using variational optimization. Works with A = c₀A₀ + c₁A₁ + c₂A₂.
vqe
by unitarylabSkill for understanding, using, and implementing the Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) for finding the ground state energy of any user-supplied or randomly generated Hermitian Hamiltonian via the VQEAlgorithm class.
qsp
by unitarylabQSP-based Hamiltonian simulation approximates e^{-iHt} by block-encoding the Hamiltonian and applying polynomial spectral transformations via interleaved signal-processing rotations, achieving high precision with efficiently bounded circuit depth.
qsvt-qlsa
by unitarylabQuantum Singular Value Transformation (QSVT) based Linear System Solver (QLSA) implements matrix inversion through polynomial approximation, offering significant asymptotic complexity advantages.
qcbm
by unitarylabSkill for understanding, using, and implementing the Quantum Circuit Born Machine (QCBM) for learning discrete probability distributions (Bars-and-Stripes) via the QCBMAlgorithm class.
heat-1d-schrodingerization
by unitarylabA quantum-compatible solver for the 1D Heat Equation using Schrödingerization to transform the non-unitary diffusion equation into a unitary evolution problem. Supports Dirichlet and periodic boundary conditions, source terms, and both classical and Trotter-based quantum evolution with automatic circuit generation and solution visualization.
hhl
by unitarylabA quantum algorithm for solving linear systems of equations, providing exponential speedup over classical methods for certain types of problems. This skill includes efficient implementations and educational resources for understanding and utilizing quantum linear systems algorithms in various applications.
qfi
by unitarylabCompute the Quantum Fisher Information (QFI) matrix for a pure parameterized quantum state using the Quantum Geometric Tensor (QGT). Extracts the real part of the QGT and scales it by 4.
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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.
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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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