| name | skill-distillation |
| description | Recreate external skills into Thomas-native drafts from explicit local references without copying foreign code or long text verbatim. |
Skill Distillation
Use this skill when Thomas is reviewing an external skill or workflow and needs to draft a Thomas-native replacement from scratch.
Workflow
- Read the external source in a read-only way.
- Extract intent, inputs, outputs, tools, constraints, risks, and examples.
- Generate a fresh Thomas-native skill draft with its own wording and structure.
- Run no-copy checks, validation, and review before promotion.
- Promote only after the draft is reviewed and the provenance metadata is intact.
Rules
- Distill from explicit local paths only.
- Do not copy foreign scripts, assets, or large text blocks into Thomas.
- Treat external skills as references, not installable payloads.