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Skills are reusable packages of instructions, files, and structured context that add domain expertise to an expert. Think of them as portable behavior modules you can share across multiple experts.

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Skills vs System Prompt

System PromptSkills
FormatInline text in the expert editorVersioned packages with files and instructions
PortabilityTied to one expertShareable across experts
Best forSimple behavior rules, tone, styleMulti-file workflows, reusable domain knowledge
MaintenanceEdit per expertEdit per expert
When to use which:
  • Skills: Multi-file workflows, reusable behavior across experts, structured templates, domain knowledge bases.
  • System prompt: Simple behavior rules, tone/style guidelines, single-expert customizations.

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The agentskills.io Marketplace

agentskills.io is the community marketplace for skills. Browse and install skills built by other users, or publish your own for others to use.

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Attaching Skills to an Expert

When creating or editing an expert:
  1. Navigate to the Basics / Behavior step.
  2. In the Skills section, click to add a skill.
  3. Search for or select the skill you want to attach.
  4. Save the expert.
The skill’s instructions and files become part of the expert’s context whenever it runs.

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Next Steps

Knowledge Base

Connect a Google Drive folder as a knowledge source for your expert.

Creating an Expert

Build your first expert with skills attached.

Expert Fields Reference

See all configuration options including skills.

Hives Reference

Learn about built-in tool bundles.