Dummy Test Skill

Dummy Test Skill

Purpose: [Detailed explanation of WHY this skill exists and WHAT problem it solves]

1. Red Flags (Anti-Rationalization)

STOP and READ THIS if you are thinking:

• "[Common excuse 1]" -> [Why this is wrong — explain the consequence]
• "[Common excuse 2]" -> [Why this is wrong — explain the consequence]

2. Capabilities

List what this skill allows the agent to do.

• [Capability 1]
• [Capability 2]

3. Execution Mode

• Mode: [prompt-first | script-first | hybrid]
• Why this mode: [Short rationale for this skill]

4. Script Contract

Use this section when mode is script-first or hybrid.

• Command(s):
• python3 scripts/[tool].py --arg value
• Inputs: [required args/files/config]
• Outputs: [artifacts/logs/exit behavior]
• Failure semantics: [non-zero exit, error schema]
• Idempotency: [how repeated runs behave]
• Dry-run support: [yes/no and flag]

5. Safety Boundaries

• Allowed scope: [path/module/target constraints]
• Default exclusions: [system/non-target areas]
• Destructive actions: [must be explicit opt-in, never default]
• Optional artifacts: [whether absence is blocking or non-blocking]

6. Validation Evidence

• Local verification: [commands/checks]
• Expected evidence: [files, logs, structured output]
• CI signal: [job/check name if available]

7. Instructions

Provide step-by-step instructions. Use graduated language:

• Safety-critical steps: MUST + explain why
• Behavioral steps: Explain why + imperative verb

[Phase/Action 1]

1. Step 1: [Instruction]
2. Step 2: [Instruction]

• Tip: [Sub-instruction or nuance]

[Phase/Action 2]

...

8. Workflows (Optional)

For complex tasks, use a checklist:

- [ ] Analysis
- [ ] Execution
- [ ] Verification

9. Best Practices & Anti-Patterns

| DO THIS | DO NOT DO THIS | | :--- | :--- | | [Best practice] | [Common mistake] | | [Best practice] | [Common mistake] |

Rationalization Table

| Agent Excuse | Reality / Counter-Argument | | :--- | :--- | | "[Excuse 1]" | "[Counter-argument]" | | "[Excuse 2]" | "[Counter-argument]" |

10. Examples (Few-Shot)

Refer to examples/ directory for full files, or include short snippets here.

Input:

[User Request]

Output:

[Ideal Agent Response/Action]

11. Resources

Describe the usage of files in assets/, references/, and scripts in scripts/.

• scripts/helpers.py: [Description]
• assets/template.json: [Description]
• references/guidelines.md: [Description]

12. Evals (Optional but Recommended)

Define 2-3 test prompts in evals/evals.json — see skill-creator §14 for format.

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: MatrixFounder
• Source: MatrixFounder/Universal-skills
• License: Apache-2.0

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.