Agent skills explained: An FAQ

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Introduces 'Agent Skills' as a new mechanism for providing agents with context, instructions, and resources. Defines skills as a standardized, open format (agentskills.io) for packaging reusable expertise. Differentiates skills from MCP servers, tools, rules, and system prompts, highlighting their strength in packaging complete workflows for complex, multi-step processes. Provides examples of skills (Vercel React Best Practices, Supabase Postgres Best Practices, Copywriting, Remotion Best Practices) and explains the concept of skill packages. Details installation methods (CLI, local placement) and how agents utilize skills by loading them based on task context.