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integral-action-design
by benchflow-aiAdding integral action to MPC for offset-free tension tracking.
algo-mfg-doe
by asgard-ai-platformDesign and analyze factorial experiments to identify significant process factors and optimize settings. Use this skill when the user needs to systematically test factor effects, optimize a manufacturing process, or determine which variables matter most — even if they say 'which factors affect quality', 'optimize process settings', or 'design an experiment'.
algo-mfg-fmea
by asgard-ai-platformConduct FMEA to systematically identify, prioritize, and mitigate potential failure modes. Use this skill when the user needs to assess product or process risks, prioritize corrective actions, or build a risk register — even if they say 'failure mode analysis', 'risk assessment', 'what could go wrong', or 'RPN calculation'.
algo-mfg-spc
by asgard-ai-platformImplement Statistical Process Control charts to monitor production process stability. Use this skill when the user needs to detect process shifts, set control limits, or distinguish common cause from special cause variation — even if they say 'process monitoring', 'control chart', or 'is our process in control'.
mfg-predictive-maintenance
by asgard-ai-platformDesign predictive maintenance strategies using sensor data, ML models for remaining useful life (RUL), and the P-F curve framework. Use this skill when the user needs to reduce unplanned downtime, transition from reactive to predictive maintenance, evaluate sensor/IoT investments, or estimate equipment failure probability — even if they say 'machines keep breaking down', 'when will this equipment fail', 'should we invest in IoT sensors', or 'reduce unplanned downtime'.
cwicr-value-engineering
by datadrivenconstructionPerform value engineering analysis using CWICR data. Identify cost-saving alternatives while maintaining function and quality.
site-logistics-optimization
by datadrivenconstructionOptimize construction site logistics including material delivery scheduling, crane positioning, storage area allocation, and traffic flow using operations research and simulation.
morphological-analysis-triz
by lyndonklExplores solution spaces systematically through morphological analysis (parameter-option matrices) and resolves technical contradictions using TRIZ inventive principles to generate novel, non-obvious solutions. Use when exploring all feasible design alternatives before prototyping, resolving technical contradictions (speed vs precision, strength vs weight, cost vs quality), generating novel product configurations, finding inventive solutions to engineering problems, identifying patent opportunities, or when user mentions morphological analysis, Zwicky box, TRIZ, inventive principles, systematic innovation, or design space exploration.
quality-nonconformance
by ComeOnOliverCodified expertise for quality control, non-conformance investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action, and supplier quality management in regulated manufacturing. Informed by quality engineers with 15+ years experience across FDA, IATF 16949, and AS9100 environments. Includes NCR lifecycle management, CAPA systems, SPC interpretation, and audit methodology. Use when investigating non-conformances, performing root cause analysis, managing CAPAs, interpreting SPC data, or handling supplier quality issues.
a3criticalthinking
by diegosouzapwToyota-style A3 problem solving with embedded priority hierarchy: Safety First, then Customer Value, then Shareholder Value. Structured thinking framework for manufacturing decisions, root cause analysis, and countermeasure development. USE WHEN user says 'A3', 'problem solving', 'root cause', 'countermeasure', '5 whys', 'fishbone', 'ishikawa', 'priority decision', 'safety first', 'critical thinking', or needs structured analysis of manufacturing problems. Integrates with AutomotiveManufacturing and HoshinKanri skills.
quality-nonconformance
by tpavanipradeep为受监管制造业中的质量控制、不合格调查、根本原因分析、纠正措施和供应商质量管理提供编码化专业知识。基于在FDA、IATF 16949和AS9100环境中拥有15年以上经验的质量工程师的见解。包括不合格报告生命周期管理、纠正与预防措施系统、统计过程控制解释和审核方法。适用于调查不合格、进行根本原因分析、管理纠正与预防措施、解释统计过程控制数据或处理供应商质量问题。license: Apache-2.0
nesting-optimization
by kishorkukrejaWhen the user wants to nest irregular shapes on sheets, pack non-rectangular parts optimally, or solve nesting problems for manufacturing. Also use when the user mentions "nesting," "irregular shape packing," "polygon nesting," "shape nesting," "marker making," "leather nesting," "sheet metal nesting," "garment cutting optimization," or "CNC nesting." For rectangular items, see 2d-cutting-stock. For 1D problems, see 1d-cutting-stock.
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.