| name | seed-to-skill-converter |
| model | sonnet |
| description | Produces a new SKILL.md file by converting a proven Dojo Seed into a fully-structured skill with philosophy, workflow, templates, and quality checklist. Use when: 'promote this seed to a skill', 'convert this seed into a skill', 'make this seed into a skill', 'formalize this pattern', 'turn this seed active'. |
| category | wisdom-garden |
| triggers | ["promote this seed to a skill","convert this seed into a skill","make this seed into a skill","formalize this pattern","turn this seed active"] |
| tier | 1 |
| agents | ["primary"] |
| tool_dependencies | ["file_system"] |
| inputs | [{"name":"seed_path","type":"string","description":"Path to the proven Dojo Seed file to promote into a skill","required":true}] |
| outputs | [{"name":"skill_file","type":"ref","format":"cas-ref","description":"New SKILL.md with philosophy, workflow, templates, and quality checklist converted from the seed"}] |
Seed-to-Skill Converter Skill
Version: 1.0
Created: 2026-02-04
Author: Manus AI
Purpose: To provide a structured process for identifying when a Dojo Seed has become important enough to be promoted into a reusable Skill, and to guide the conversion process.
I. The Philosophy: From Insight to Instrument
A Dojo Seed is a potent insight, a moment of clarity captured. It is a reminder of a lesson learned. A Skill is an instrument. It is that same lesson transformed into a repeatable, structured process that can be reliably executed by any agent.
The Seed-to-Skill Converter is the alchemical process that turns the passive wisdom of a Seed into the active utility of a Skill. It is the recognition that some insights are so fundamental to our practice that they deserve to be formalized, to become part of the very machinery of our workflow.
II. When to Use This Skill
- When a Seed is referenced frequently: If you find yourself constantly referring back to the same Seed across multiple projects or sprints, it may be ready for promotion.
- When a Seed describes a multi-step process: If a Seed isn't just a simple reminder but outlines a series of actions, it is a strong candidate for a Skill.
- When a Seed represents a core part of our workflow: If a Seed is fundamental to how we build, reflect, or collaborate, it should be a Skill.
- During a Retrospective: A retrospective is a perfect time to ask, "Which of our learnings from this sprint are so important they should become a permanent Skill?"
III. The Conversion Workflow
Step 1: Identify the Candidate Seed
Select a Dojo Seed that meets the criteria from Section II. Announce the intention to convert it into a Skill.
Example: "The Seed 'Workflow as Practice' has become so central to our collaboration that I believe it's time to elevate it into a formal Skill."
Step 2: Deconstruct the Seed's Wisdom
Analyze the Seed and break down its core components:
- The Core Insight: What is the fundamental truth or idea the Seed represents?
- The Trigger: When should this wisdom be applied?
- The Process: What are the concrete steps an agent should take to apply this wisdom?
- The Desired Outcome: What is the result of applying this wisdom correctly?
Step 3: Draft the Skill Using the Standard Template
