Independent profile · Checked 7 September 2026
The open SKILL.md format for reusable instructions, references, scripts, and assets loaded when relevant.
- Publisher
- Agent Skills community
- Status
- Active specification
- Type
- Portable instruction format
- Runs in
- Compatible agent runtimes
- Action scope
- Instructions; optional scripts inherit host permissions
Best for
- Cross-agent procedures
- Progressive disclosure instead of giant prompts
Limitations and risks
- No quality or safety certification
- Host installation and permissions differ
Agent Skills Specification vs SD AI Agent
The specification is best for portability. SD AI Agent skills are best when a procedure must use native WordPress tools and storage.
Official sources
Capabilities and status were checked against these canonical sources on 7 September 2026. Vendor claims still need deployment-specific verification.