Skill Define FAQs

Question 1

When should I use the Skill Define skill?

Accepted Answer

You should use Skill Define whenever you are creating a new Claude Code skill or modifying an existing one. It is best practice to run it before committing code to catch configuration errors, missing dependencies, or syntax issues in your manifest.

Question 2

What does the Skill Define capability do?

Accepted Answer

Skill Define acts as a quality gate for the Betty Framework. it validates .skill.yaml manifests to ensure they follow correct schema structures, include mandatory fields like inputs and outputs, and meet governance requirements before registering them for use.

Question 3

How does this skill improve my AI development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It automates the tedious process of manual YAML checking and provides detailed error reporting. By acting as a compiler for skills, it ensures that your AI agents have reliable, well-defined capabilities that won't fail due to structural inconsistencies.

Question 4

What specific manifest fields does Skill Define validate?

Accepted Answer

It checks for essential metadata including the skill name, semantic versioning, descriptions, input parameters, output artifacts, status (draft/active), and any required dependencies or permissions.

Question 5

Does Skill Define automatically update my skill registry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upon successful validation of a manifest, Skill Define automatically delegates the registration task to the registry.update service, seamlessly adding your new capability to the Betty ecosystem.

Skill Define

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Skill Define

Key Features

Use Cases