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+name: Skill Authoring
+description: "Use when creating or editing skills under src/personal_mcp/docs/skills/. Enforces the Agent Skills specification and FastMCP skill provider compatibility."
+applyTo: 'src/personal_mcp/docs/skills/**'
+---
+
+# Skill Authoring
+
+Before editing files under `src/personal_mcp/docs/skills/`, consult all of these references:
+
+- [Agent Skills quickstart](https://agentskills.io/skill-creation/quickstart)
+- [Agent Skills best practices](https://agentskills.io/skill-creation/best-practices)
+- [FastMCP skill providers](https://gofastmcp.com/servers/providers/skills)
+
+Treat each immediate subdirectory of `src/personal_mcp/docs/skills/` as an independent Agent Skill. Keep its structure and content compliant with the Agent Skills pattern and compatible with the FastMCP skill provider.
+
+Reconcile the external guidance with the repository's existing skill conventions and contracts before making changes.
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