Create Skill Package

Create Skill Package

Build properly formatted skill packages for the ArgentOS Marketplace.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user wants to:

• Create a new skill or plugin for ArgentOS
• Package an existing tool for marketplace distribution
• Understand the skill format and requirements
• Prepare a submission for the marketplace

Package Structure

A minimal skill package contains:

my-skill/
├── SKILL.md          # Required — main instructions file
├── templates/        # Optional — prompt templates
├── examples/         # Optional — example outputs
└── scripts/          # Optional — executable scripts

SKILL.md Format

Every skill must have a SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter:

---
name: my-skill-name
description: One-line description of what this skill does and when to use it.
---

# Skill Title

Detailed instructions for the AI agent.

## When to Use

Describe the triggers — when should the agent activate this skill?

## How It Works

Step-by-step instructions, API endpoints, commands, or workflows.

## Examples

Show example usage with code blocks.

Required Frontmatter Fields

Optional Frontmatter Fields

Writing Good Skills

1. Start the description with a verb: "Search X posts", "Manage Trello boards", "Generate images with..."
2. Include "When to Use": List specific trigger phrases so the agent knows when to activate
3. Provide working examples: Use real API endpoints, real commands, real output formats
4. Keep it focused: One skill = one capability. Don't combine unrelated features.
5. Include rate limits and auth: If the API needs keys or has limits, document them clearly
6. Use code blocks liberally: Agents learn best from concrete examples

Security Requirements

The marketplace runs automated security scans. Your package will be rejected if it contains:

• Hardcoded API keys or secrets — Use environment variables instead
• eval(), new Function(), or exec() — No dynamic code execution
• Prompt injection patterns — No "ignore previous instructions" or role hijacking
• Malicious code — Every package is scanned by VirusTotal (70+ engines)
• Missing SKILL.md — The file is required with valid frontmatter

Packaging

# Create the package archive
cd /path/to/my-skill
tar czf my-skill-1.0.0.tar.gz -C /path/to my-skill/

# Verify contents
tar tzf my-skill-1.0.0.tar.gz

Maximum file size: 5MB. Accepted formats: .tar.gz, .tgz, .zip

Submission

Via Marketplace Website

1. Go to marketplace.argentos.ai/submit
2. Log in with GitHub
3. Upload your .tar.gz file
4. Fill in display name, description, and category
5. Submit for review

Via GitHub Issue

1. Open an issue at github.com/ArgentAIOS/core
2. Title: [Marketplace] New Skill: my-skill-name
3. Attach your .tar.gz package
4. Include description and category

Review Process

1. Automated scan — VirusTotal + custom security checks
2. Manual review — ArgentOS team verifies quality and usefulness
3. Published — Appears in marketplace with "Approved" badge

Categories

Example: Creating a Weather Skill

mkdir weather-forecast && cd weather-forecast

Create SKILL.md:

---
name: weather-forecast
description: Get weather forecasts using the Open-Meteo API. Use when the user asks about weather, temperature, rain, or forecasts for any location.
---

# Weather Forecast

Get current weather and forecasts using the free Open-Meteo API (no API key required).

## When to Use

- User asks "What's the weather in Austin?"
- User asks about temperature, rain, snow, or forecasts
- User needs weather data for planning

## API

Base URL: `https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast`

\```bash

# Current weather for Austin, TX

curl -s "https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast?latitude=30.27&longitude=-97.74&current_weather=true" | jq .current_weather
\```

## Geocoding

Use Open-Meteo geocoding to convert city names to coordinates:

\```bash
curl -s "https://geocoding-api.open-meteo.com/v1/search?name=Austin&count=1" | jq '.results[0] | {name, latitude, longitude, country}'
\```

Package and submit:

cd ..
tar czf weather-forecast-1.0.0.tar.gz weather-forecast/
# Upload at marketplace.argentos.ai/submit