Update Skill skill: what it does and how to install it
Creates and revises agent skills by structuring SKILL.md files with valid frontmatter, clear guidance, references and optional validation.
Summary generated from the skill's documentation.
Install
$ npx skills add warpdotdev/common-skills --skill update-skillRun it in a terminal. If your agent is already running, start a new session so it picks the skill up.
About this skill
What it does. Guides creation and revision of agent skill directories, starting with YAML frontmatter and a concise SKILL.md, then organising workflow guidance, examples and optional references. It recommends splitting files over 200 lines and optionally validating with skills-ref validate ./my-skill.
When to use it. Use it when authoring a new skill or refining an existing skill's metadata, structure, instructions or supporting references.
History
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Installs
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Installs via skills.sh
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