What does the agent.define skill actually do?

It validates agent.yaml configuration files for the Betty Framework and adds them to a central registry, ensuring they meet all structural and functional requirements.

Does this skill check if an agent's dependencies exist?

Yes, it specifically verifies that every skill listed in the 'skills_available' field is already registered in the system's skill registry.

What are the naming conventions for agents?

Agent names must be lowercase, start with a letter, and follow the . pattern, such as 'api.designer' or 'data.migrator'.

What is the difference between iterative and oneshot reasoning modes?

Iterative mode allows an agent to refine its output based on feedback and errors, while oneshot mode is for deterministic tasks that execute in a single pass.

What versioning system does agent.define use?

It enforces strict Semantic Versioning (SemVer), requiring a MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format to ensure compatibility across the framework.

Agent Registry & Validation

Name: Agent Registry & Validation
Author: epieczko

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Validates and registers agent manifests for the Betty Framework to ensure schema compliance and skill integration.

The agent.define skill is a core utility for the Betty Framework designed to manage the lifecycle of AI agents. It acts as a gatekeeper for the Layer 2 Reasoning Layer by validating agent.yaml manifests against strict schema requirements, including semantic versioning, naming conventions, and reasoning modes. By verifying that all referenced skills exist in the registry and automatically updating the central agent directory, it ensures that your AI ecosystem remains stable, well-documented, and ready for orchestration.

Key Features

01Cross-reference verification with the existing skill registry

02Validation of reasoning modes (iterative vs. oneshot)

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04Enforcement of semantic versioning and domain-based naming

05Automated manifest schema validation for agent.yaml files

06Dynamic registration and updates to the central agents.json registry

Use Cases

01Standardizing AI agent definitions within a multi-agent architecture

02Ensuring newly developed agents have all required dependencies registered

03Maintaining a centralized and versioned directory of available AI capabilities

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add epieczko/betty agent.define

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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