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This skill generates a structured skill template from specifications, outlining name, description, workflow, and notes to streamline AI agent development.

npx playbooks add skill lofcz/llmtornado --skill ability-generator

Review the files below or copy the command above to add this skill to your agents.

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---
name: ability-generator
description: Generates a structured skill template based on provided specifications.
---

## Skill Generation Workflow

Copy this checklist and track your progress:

```
Skill Generation Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Define skill requirements
- [ ] Step 2: Generate skill template
- [ ] Step 3: Review and refine template
- [ ] Step 4: Create structured summary
```

## **Step 1: Define skill requirements**
Review the provided specifications for the skill. Note the main functionalities and expected outcomes.
## **Step 2: Generate skill template**
Using the defined requirements, create a markdown skill template that outlines the skill's name, description, and workflow.
## **Step 3: Review and refine template**
Go through the generated template to ensure it meets the defined requirements. Make adjustments as necessary.
## **Step 4: Create structured summary**
Organize the skill template by sections. Include:
- Skill name
- Description
- Workflow steps
- Any additional notes or considerations

Overview

This skill generates a structured skill template from provided specifications. It converts requirements into a clear, reusable template and a concise checklist to track progress. The output focuses on name, description, workflow steps, and practical notes for implementation.

How this skill works

The skill inspects the input specification for functional goals, expected outcomes, and constraints. It produces a markdown-style skill template and a compact progress checklist, then refines content to ensure clarity and completeness. The final result is a structured summary organized by name, description, workflow, and additional considerations.

When to use it

  • You need a repeatable template for building new agent skills quickly.
  • Defining scope and workflow for a new AI agent feature or connector.
  • Handing off skill requirements between product, engineering, and documentation teams.
  • Standardizing skill creation across multiple projects or teams.
  • Auditing existing informal notes into a formal skill specification.

Best practices

  • Start with clear, measurable requirements before generating the template.
  • Include acceptance criteria and example inputs/outputs in the specification.
  • Iterate the generated template with stakeholders to capture hidden assumptions.
  • Keep workflow steps short, actionable, and ordered by priority.
  • Preserve a simple checklist to track progress through development and review.

Example use cases

  • Create a new agent skill that connects to an external API with defined input/output formats.
  • Convert product feature notes into a developer-ready skill template for implementation.
  • Generate onboarding documentation for a new team member responsible for writing skills.
  • Standardize skill definitions across a multi-agent orchestration platform.
  • Produce a concise handover document when moving a feature from design to engineering.

FAQ

What input does the generator require?

Provide a clear specification outlining purpose, key functions, expected outcomes, constraints, and any acceptance criteria.

Can the template include workflow steps for testing and review?

Yes. The generator creates workflow steps and a progress checklist that can include testing, review, and deployment stages.