example-skill

name	example-skill
description	A demonstration skill showing how the Rune skills system works
short_description	Demo skill for testing

Example Skill

This is a demonstration skill that shows how the Rune skills system works.

What This Skill Does

When this skill is activated (by mentioning $example-skill in a message), this entire document is injected into the agent's context for that turn only.

Instructions

When using this skill, you should:

1. Acknowledge activation - Let the user know this skill has been loaded
2. Follow these guidelines - Explain that this is just a demo
3. Show the format - Demonstrate that skills can include:
   • Structured instructions
   • Code examples
   • Links to other resources
   • Best practices

Example Code

# Skills can include code snippets
def example_function():
    print("This skill is active!")

Best Practices

• Skills should be focused and specific
• Keep instructions clear and actionable
• Use markdown for formatting
• Include examples when helpful

Progressive Disclosure

Skills can reference other files in the skill directory:

• ./scripts/helper.py - Helper scripts
• ./docs/detailed.md - Detailed documentation
• ./examples/ - Example files

The agent should only load these if actually needed for the task.

Scope

Remember: This skill is only active for the current turn. If the user wants to use it again in a future message, they must mention it again.