Explore AI Agent Skills & Claude Prompts
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kai-slide-creator
by wentoraiGenerate zero-dependency HTML presentations that run entirely in the browser. Zero npm, no build tools. Includes presentation mode and edit mode.
md2pdf-export
by wentoraiConvert Markdown files to PDF, PNG, or JPEG using headless Chrome (Puppeteer), following the same methodology as VS Code's Markdown Preview Enhanced extension. Use this skill whenever the user asks to: export/convert/render markdown to PDF or image, generate a printable document from .md files, create publication-ready PDFs from markdown, set up a markdown-to-PDF pipeline, or install/configure the Node.js + Puppeteer + Chrome environment needed for headless rendering. Also trigger when the user mentions "md2pdf", "markdown export", "puppeteer PDF", "headless chrome PDF", "crossnote", "mume", or wants WYSIWYG-quality PDF output from markdown source files. This skill covers both environment setup AND the actual conversion process.
plotting-sop
by wentoraiStandard operating procedure for academic figure generation. Four rendering engines: Python (data viz), Mermaid (flowcharts), AI Image via NanoBanana/OpenRouter (complex diagrams), SVG (vector). Includes engine selection decision tree, ReAct self-correction, NanoBanana configuration, environment detection, and academic style rules.
survey-sop
by wentoraiStandard operating procedure for research survey and project execution. Covers deep reading methodology, information synthesis, paper evaluation, citation integrity, cross-module coordination (Library↔Tasks↔Workspace↔Monitor), and research project lifecycle (Phase 2-4).
claude-code
by wentoraiReference for using Claude Code CLI to handle complex coding tasks. Use when Research-Claw needs to delegate multi-file projects, code review, refactoring, or agentic coding workflows to Anthropic's Claude Code. Trigger words: claude code, claude cli, delegate coding, code agent.
coding-sop
by wentoraiStandard operating procedure for research experiments, data analysis, and visualization. Covers Python/R script execution, statistical analysis, data wrangling (pandas/tidyverse), publication-quality figures (matplotlib/plotly/ggplot2), and experiment reproducibility.
academic-writing
by wentoraiAcademic writing expert specializing in scholarly papers, literature reviews, research methodology, and thesis writing with strict academic standards.
citation-styles
by wentoraiConcrete citation format templates for 6 major academic styles: APA 7th, IEEE, Harvard, MLA 9th, Chicago 17th, and GB/T 7714-2015. Provides copy-paste-ready patterns with field placeholders for journal articles, books, conference papers, and more.
codex-cli
by wentoraiReference for using OpenAI Codex CLI to handle complex coding tasks. Use when Research-Claw needs to delegate multi-file projects, iterative debugging, or complex code generation to a specialized AI coding tool. Trigger words: codex, coding CLI, delegate coding, complex project.
document-converter
by wentoraiConvert Office documents (PPTX, DOCX, XLSX, PDF, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, images) to Markdown using Microsoft MarkItDown. Provides the agent with conversion strategies for academic and research workflows.
iyeque-pdf-reader
by wentoraiPDF reader skill using PyMuPDF (fitz) for text extraction and metadata retrieval. Supports encrypted PDFs and handles large documents efficiently.
opencode-cli
by wentoraiReference for using OpenCode CLI to handle complex coding tasks. Use when Research-Claw needs to delegate multi-file projects, code generation, or iterative debugging to a multi-provider AI coding tool. Trigger words: opencode, coding CLI, delegate coding, multi-provider agent.
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.