Skills Sync FAQs

Question 1

Which files does this skill update?

Accepted Answer

It typically monitors skill folders, updates index.md files to list new capabilities, and modifies .agent-docs/memory/SKILLS_STATUS.md to track the current state of your project's skills.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of Skills Sync?

Accepted Answer

Skills Sync ensures that skill definitions in the .codex/skills/ folder match those in the .agent-docs/skills/ folder, keeping your AI agent's internal logic and documentation in perfect alignment.

Question 3

Does it validate documentation standards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it validates both frontmatter blocks and folder naming conventions to ensure your skills meet the required structural standards for the Codex engine.

Question 4

Will Skills Sync overwrite my manual changes?

Accepted Answer

No, the skill is built with specific guardrails to avoid overwriting existing skill content. It focuses on adding missing entries and aligning metadata rather than replacing established logic.

Question 5

How does it handle missing skills?

Accepted Answer

It identifies discrepancies between the two primary skill locations and uses a merge protocol to add missing entries to whichever location is lacking the definition.

Skills Sync

Key Features

Use Cases

Skills Sync

Key Features

Use Cases