Global Skills

Global skills are keyword-triggered skills that apply to all OpenHands users. The official global skill registry is maintained at github.com/OpenHands/skills.

Global Skill Registry

The official global skill registry is hosted at github.com/OpenHands/skills. This repository contains community-shared skills that can be used by all OpenHands users.

Contributing a Global Skill

You can create global skills and share with the community by opening a pull request to the official skill registry.

See the OpenHands Skill Registry for specific instructions on how to contribute a global skill.

Global Skills Best Practices

• Clear Scope: Keep the skill focused on a specific domain or task.
• Explicit Instructions: Provide clear, unambiguous guidelines.
• Useful Examples: Include practical examples of common use cases.
• Safety First: Include necessary warnings and constraints.
• Integration Awareness: Consider how the skill interacts with other components.

Steps to Contribute a Global Skill

1. Plan the Global Skill

Before creating a global skill, consider:

• What specific problem or use case will it address?
• What unique capabilities or knowledge should it have?
• What trigger words make sense for activating it?
• What constraints or guidelines should it follow?

2. Create File

Create a new Markdown file with a descriptive name in the official skill registry: github.com/OpenHands/skills

3. Testing the Global Skill

• Test the agent with various prompts.
• Verify trigger words activate the agent correctly.
• Ensure instructions are clear and comprehensive.
• Check for potential conflicts and overlaps with existing agents.

4. Submission Process

Submit a pull request with:

• The new skill file.
• Updated documentation if needed.
• Description of the agent’s purpose and capabilities.