Keep · grok-bot SKILL.md

Skill runtime — load, execute, unload + approval field

WhenUse when writing or reviewing a skill's six fields — especially the approval field people skip.

StopA skill without approval boundaries is a bot that makes consequential decisions alone. One skill at a time.

Steps

Scan all skills (bundled, project, global, plugins, community) as YAML metadata so the system prompt stays lean
Query arrives; tools already known
Model picks the skill from descriptions (not the user)
Activate: metadata → SKILL.md → scripts only if needed
Inject instructions, scope permissions
Execute with tools
Deliver output, unload, next skill
When to use it

LoadSkill YAML metadata scan. SKILL.md body on activate. Approval field required.

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name: Skill runtime — load, execute, unload + approval field
description: Use when writing or reviewing a skill's six fields — especially the approval field people skip.
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# Skill runtime — load, execute, unload + approval field

When: Use when writing or reviewing a skill's six fields — especially the approval field people skip.
Stop: A skill without approval boundaries is a bot that makes consequential decisions alone. One skill at a time.

1. Scan all skills (bundled, project, global, plugins, community) as YAML metadata so the system prompt stays lean
2. Query arrives; tools already known
3. Model picks the skill from descriptions (not the user)
4. Activate: metadata → SKILL.md → scripts only if needed
5. Inject instructions, scope permissions
6. Execute with tools
7. Deliver output, unload, next skill
8. When to use it

Load: Skill YAML metadata scan. SKILL.md body on activate. Approval field required.