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Agent Skills Discovery RFC v0.2.0

Publishing cryptographic skill indexes at /.well-known/agent-skills/index.json for agent cognitive extension.

Executive Overview

The Agent Skills Discovery RFC v0.2.0 defines how websites publish machine-executable skills, complete with SHA-256 integrity digests, parameters, and pedagogical objectives.

1. The Skills Discovery Index

Each skill entry in the index provides:

  • name: Unique skill identifier (e.g., robots-txt, mcp-server-card).
  • url: Direct link to the raw SKILL.md artifact.
  • sha256: Cryptographic checksum ensuring the skill payload has not been tampered with.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is SHA-256 verification essential for agent skills?

Since agent skills instruct LLMs on how to execute tools and modify code, SHA-256 digests prevent supply chain poisoning or unauthorized prompt injection.

AI Summary

The Agent Skills Discovery RFC v0.2.0 defines how websites publish machine-executable skills, complete with SHA-256 integrity digests, parameters, and pedagogical objectives.