> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://alludium.gitbook.io/alludium-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://alludium.gitbook.io/alludium-docs/administration/10.-skills/10.2-creating-skills.md). # Creating Skills You can create custom skills for your workspace directly from the Skills Library. Skills are markdown-based playbooks that follow the SKILL.md format — structured instructions that teach agents how to approach specific tasks. *** #### Opening the Create Skill Flow 1. Navigate to **Skills** in the main navigation. 2. Click **+ Create skill** in the top right corner. The Create Skill dialog opens with three ways to get started. *** #### Quick Start Patterns Choose a starter pattern to generate a SKILL.md draft based on a common skill type: * **Research guide** — A skill for conducting structured research on a topic * **Operational workflow** — A skill for following a step-by-step operational process * **Review checklist** — A skill for systematically reviewing work against defined criteria Select a pattern and click **Generate draft** to populate the SKILL.md editor with a starting template. You can then customize the content to match your specific use case. *** #### Draft from Intent If the starter patterns do not match your needs, use the **Draft from intent** option. Describe in plain language what you want the skill to do — the type of task, the methodology, and the expected output format — and the system will generate a SKILL.md draft for you. This option is useful when you have a clear idea of the skill's purpose but are not sure how to structure it as a SKILL.md file. *** #### SKILL.md Editor Whether you start from a pattern, an intent description, or a blank slate, the editor lets you work directly with the SKILL.md content. The editor shows: * **Skill name** — A descriptive name for the skill * **Description** (optional) — A summary of what the skill does * **SKILL.md content** — The full markdown body with YAML frontmatter The SKILL.md format follows the open [agentskills.io](https://agentskills.io) standard. A typical SKILL.md file includes: * **Frontmatter** — YAML metadata including name, description, version, and optional tool references * **Body** — Markdown instructions that define the skill's methodology, steps, output format, and edge case handling *** #### Saving a Skill Once you are satisfied with the content: 1. Fill in the **Skill name** field (required). 2. Optionally add a **Description**. 3. Review the SKILL.md content in the editor. 4. Click **Create skill**. The skill is saved to your workspace library and is immediately available for assignment to agents. *** #### Tips for Writing Good Skills * **Be specific about the task** — A skill for "SaaS traction analysis" is more useful than a generic "data analysis" skill. * **Define the methodology** — Describe the steps the agent should follow, the sources it should consult, and the order of operations. * **Specify the output format** — Tell the agent what the final output should look like — tables, scorecards, bullet lists, prose summaries. * **Handle missing data explicitly** — Tell the agent what to do when information is incomplete or unavailable. * **Keep skills focused** — One skill, one task type. Combine skills by assigning multiple skills to the same agent. *** **Next Steps** Continue to **Importing Skills** to learn how to bring in existing skills from GitHub, or **Assigning Skills to Agents** to start using your skills. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://alludium.gitbook.io/alludium-docs/administration/10.-skills/10.2-creating-skills.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.