Agent Skills Specification

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.

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