seed-to-skill-converter

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.

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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.

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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?"

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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