# Global Skills

> Global skills are [keyword-triggered skills](/overview/skills/keyword) that apply to all OpenHands users. The official global skill registry is maintained at [github.com/OpenHands/skills](https://github.com/OpenHands/skills).

## Global Skill Registry

The official global skill registry is hosted at [github.com/OpenHands/skills](https://github.com/OpenHands/skills). This repository contains community-shared skills that can be used by all OpenHands users.

## Contributing a Global Skill

You can create global skills and share with the community by opening a pull request to the official skill registry.

See the [OpenHands Skill Registry](https://github.com/OpenHands/skills) for specific instructions on how to contribute a global skill.

### Global Skills Best Practices

* **Clear Scope**: Keep the skill focused on a specific domain or task.
* **Explicit Instructions**: Provide clear, unambiguous guidelines.
* **Useful Examples**: Include practical examples of common use cases.
* **Safety First**: Include necessary warnings and constraints.
* **Integration Awareness**: Consider how the skill interacts with other components.

### Steps to Contribute a Global Skill

#### 1. Plan the Global Skill

Before creating a global skill, consider:

* What specific problem or use case will it address?
* What unique capabilities or knowledge should it have?
* What trigger words make sense for activating it?
* What constraints or guidelines should it follow?

#### 2. Create File

Create a new Markdown file with a descriptive name in the official skill registry:
[github.com/OpenHands/skills](https://github.com/OpenHands/skills)

#### 3. Testing the Global Skill

* Test the agent with various prompts.
* Verify trigger words activate the agent correctly.
* Ensure instructions are clear and comprehensive.
* Check for potential conflicts and overlaps with existing agents.

#### 4. Submission Process

Submit a pull request with:

* The new skill file.
* Updated documentation if needed.
* Description of the agent's purpose and capabilities.


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