Official Skill Registry
The official global skill registry is maintained at github.com/OpenHands/skills. Browse community-shared skills, contribute your own, and learn from examples created by the community.How Skills Work
Skills inject additional context and rules into the agent’s behavior through:- General Skills: General guidelines for OpenHands about the repository.
- Keyword-Triggered Skills: Guidelines activated by specific keywords in prompts.
Skills Support Matrix
| Platform | Support Level | Configuration Method | Implementation | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI | ✅ Full Support | .openhands/microagents/ directory | File-based markdown | Skills Overview |
| SDK | ✅ Full Support | Programmatic Skill objects | Code-based configuration | SDK Skills Guide |
| Local GUI | ✅ Full Support | .openhands/microagents/ + UI | File-based with UI management | Local Setup |
| OpenHands Cloud | ✅ Full Support | Cloud UI + repository integration | Managed skill library | Cloud UI |
Platform-Specific Differences
- CLI
- SDK
- Local GUI
- OpenHands Cloud
- File-based configuration in
.openhands/skills/directory - Markdown format for skill definitions
- Manual file management required
- Supports both general and keyword-triggered skills
Skill Types
Currently supported skill types:- General Skills: Repository-wide guidelines and best practices
- Keyword-Triggered Skills: Activated by specific keywords in user prompts
- Organization Skills: Team or organization-wide standards
- Global Skills: Community-shared skills and templates
Getting Started with Skills
- For CLI/GUI setup: See Skills Overview
- For SDK integration: See SDK Skills Guide
- For architecture details: See Skills Architecture
- For specific skill types: See Repository Skills, Keyword Skills, Organization Skills, and Global Skills