Are there specific templates for different agent types?

Yes, the skill includes specialized XML structures tailored for Orchestrators, Architects, Developers, Reviewers, and Testers.

What are the rules for character escaping in these XML structures?

Special characters like , and & should be escaped as <, >, and & in XML attribute values and text nodes, though this is typically not required inside code blocks.

Why use XML tags for Claude agents?

XML tags provide a clear semantic structure that helps Claude distinguish between instructions, roles, examples, and knowledge, leading to more reliable and predictable performance.

Does this skill follow Anthropic's official recommendations?

Yes, these patterns are specifically designed to align with Anthropic's documented best practices for prompt engineering and agent implementation.

How should code blocks be handled within these XML tags?

The standard recommends placing language-specific markdown code blocks directly under the relevant XML tag to maintain proper formatting and parsing by the model.

XML Standards for AI Agents

Name: XML Standards for AI Agents
Author: tianzecn

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Standardizes XML tag structures for Claude Code agents and commands to ensure consistent, high-quality AI behavior.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework of XML tag patterns specifically designed for Claude Code agents, aligning with Anthropic's best practices for prompt engineering. It establishes a unified schema for defining agent roles, instructions, domain-specific knowledge, and workflow constraints. By implementing these standards, developers can create more reliable, structured, and predictable AI interactions across various agent types, including orchestrators, planners, and reviewers. The skill also includes specific nesting rules and character escaping guidelines to ensure technical precision and prevent syntax errors in complex AI systems.

Características Principales

01Standardized core tag schemas for agent roles, instructions, and identity.

02Role-specific patterns for Orchestrators, Planners, Implementers, and Reviewers.

03Structured workflow mapping with phase-based execution and quality gates.

04Guidelines for consistent XML nesting, attribute usage, and character escaping.

05Templates for domain-specific knowledge bases and communication styles.

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Casos de Uso

01Standardizing documentation and prompt engineering across a development team.

02Implementing structured feedback loops for automated code reviews and testing.

03Designing multi-agent systems that require clear boundaries and specialized capabilities.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tianzecn/myclaudecode xml-standards

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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