1. Understanding and Installing AI Agent Skills [0]

thumbnail AI agent skills are repeatable workflows that teach an AI to perform specific tasks, making the AI more powerful and efficient.

1.1. What are AI Agent Skills? [0]

  1. Skills enhance AI capabilities by teaching it to execute specific tasks or steps in a repeatable way [0].
    1. Skills are like "recipe cards for workflows" [5].
    2. They can include instructions, scripts, reference materials, or tools necessary for the AI to complete a job [6].
  2. Most agentic tools, such as ChatGPT Work, Claude Code, Codeex, Grockbot, Hermes, and OpenClaw, are compatible with these skills [8].

1.2. Installing and Using the "Last 30 Days" Skill [9]

  1. The "Last 30 Days" skill finds current public opinions on a topic by searching YouTube transcripts, Reddit, Poly Market, and other sources, then synthesizes the information into a short report [9].
  2. To install a skill from GitHub:
    1. Copy the GitHub repository link [15].
    2. In ChatGPT (or other compatible AI tools), switch to the "work" tab [20].
    3. Prompt the AI to "install this skill from GitHub using its setup instructions" and paste the link [21].
    4. The AI will confirm the skill is installed after a short process [24].
  3. To use an installed skill:
    1. Start a new chat and type "@" to find and select the skill [27].
    2. Provide a topic, such as "Jev from Typesafe," and the skill will research and generate a report [29].
    3. The report is concise and extracts useful findings, listing sources like Reddit threads, Hacker News stories, and GitHub posts [34].
    4. Additional sources like X (Twitter) and YouTube can be enabled during setup [39].

1.3. Customizing and Expanding Skills [41]

  1. The "Last 30 Days" skill can be customized; for example, a site was built to browse additional information that the skill might not include in its summary [41].
    1. Running the "Last 30 Days upstream" skill automatically populates the custom site with a summary, use cases, unconventional takes, and embedded original posts [43].
    2. An example of an unconventional take found was that while Jev claims "zero hallucinations," it can still make errors [49].
  2. To create an expanded skill, an AI tool like Codeex can be asked to run the original skill, format the extra information as desired, and then package it as a new skill [54].
  3. Skills can be used as a starting point and built upon, as customizing them to specific setups and preferences makes them more effective [59].
  4. There are also skills available for regular chats in Claude and ChatGPT, including a brand voice skill, a personalized content engine, a YouTube launch kit, and an interactive dashboard builder [63].
    1. These skills are easy to install and use, each including a prompt and step-by-step instructions [67].

2. Video Creation and Security Skills [70]

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This section covers AI skills for creating videos and motion graphics, as well as a tool for inspecting the security of AI skills.

2.1. Creating Videos with Remotion and Hyperframes [70]

  1. Remotion and Hyperframes are tools that enable AI agents to create videos using code, including motion graphics, data visualizations, map animations, and captions [71].
    1. Remotion builds videos with React, while Hyperframes uses HTML and web animations, leading to different strengths [104].
  2. To install these skills, the process is similar to "Last 30 Days": type a short prompt and paste the GitHub link [74].
  3. To create a motion graphic:
    1. In a new chat, prompt the AI with a description, such as "Use Remotion to make me a motion graphic that talks about agent skills. Use a chat GBT icon in the center. Then have a bunch of things or icons expand from it that make it look like it has skills that are expanding its capabilities" [79].
    2. The AI will use the skill even if not explicitly called with "@" or "/" if the tool is mentioned or the context implies its use [85].
    3. Remotion opens into an editing studio, allowing for further adjustments, such as uploading a specific logo [90].
    4. Both Remotion and Hyperframes can produce high-quality animations from the same prompt, with slight aesthetic differences [95].
  4. For map animations, Remotion has a built-in skill called Remotion Maps [109].
    1. A detailed prompt can be used to create a 15-second animation of a road trip, specifying map type and camera movement [111].
    2. Both Remotion and Hyperframes can generate map animations, but their approaches differ; for example, Hyperframes might offer better aesthetics and camera angles for certain map animations compared to Remotion [113].

2.2. Inspecting Skills with Skill Inspector [131]

  1. Skill Inspector by Nvidia is a security scanner that checks skills for potential risks [132].
    1. Skills can contain instructions, scripts, and tools, so a poorly built or malicious skill could expose sensitive data (like API keys) or cause unintended actions [134].
  2. To use Skill Inspector:
    1. Install it as a skill in an AI tool like Claude Co-Work [136].
    2. Call the skill and provide the link to the skill you want to inspect [138].
    3. Skill Inspector generates a detailed report, flagging potential issues [142].
    4. While it's a useful extra step for skills from others, users should use their judgment, as some flags might be minor, and a "clean" report isn't an absolute guarantee of safety [144].

3. Writing, Video Analysis, and Website Development Skills [148]

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This section details AI skills for humanizing AI-generated text, analyzing video content, and assisting with website and app development.

3.1. Humanizing AI Writing with "Humanizer" [148]

  1. The Humanizer skill addresses the issue of "AI slop" in writing, which refers to the recognizable patterns and generic phrasing often found in AI-generated text [150].
  2. To demonstrate its use:
    1. First, a prompt like "Write me three engaging tweets about Jev from Typesafe" is given to Claude without the skill, resulting in text with clear AI tells, such as the "it's not this, it's that" pattern and generic endings [154].
    2. Then, the AI is asked to "fix those up using humanizer" [166].
    3. The skill reworks the text, making it sound less like AI by changing specific phrases and structures [167].
  3. While demonstrated with short tweets, Humanizer is particularly useful for longer pieces of writing [171].
  4. This skill can also be a starting point for further customization to match a user's specific writing style [172].

3.2. Analyzing Videos with "Claude Video" [173]

  1. The Claude Video skill allows AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to "watch" videos from a link or local file [173].
    1. During installation, it offers an option to add an API key (e.g., OpenAI API key) to generate transcripts from audio if the video lacks captions [177].
  2. To use the skill:
    1. Provide an Instagram video link, such as one showing a camping meal with ingredients in the description but instructions only on screen [182].
    2. Ask for a recipe, and the skill will extract the full instructions, including specific timing details visible only in the video [184].
  3. Without the skill, AI tools like ChatGPT may struggle to view videos from external sites like Instagram [187].
    1. While dropping a full video file directly into ChatGPT can allow it to extract frames and figure out a recipe, it doesn't automatically generate a transcript and requires more back-and-forth prompting [189].
    2. The Claude Video skill streamlines this process, working more consistently and smoothly, sometimes even downloading and processing videos from sites it can't directly view without additional prompts [192].

3.3. Enhancing Website and App Development [196]

  1. Superpowers is a collection of skills that enhance the entire development process for websites and apps [197].
    1. These skills can be called explicitly or automatically invoked to guide the AI agent through tasks like brainstorming, writing plans, implementing features, testing, and debugging [199].
    2. It acts like a "development playbook" that the agent consults throughout a project [202].
  2. Gstack is another collection of skills and tools for building and shipping software, maintained by Gary Tan, CEO of Y Combinator [206].
    1. It includes capabilities for challenging product ideas, reviewing technical plans, handling design, code review, browser testing, bug fixes, and releases [209].
    2. While some capabilities overlap with Superpowers, Gstack offers unique features, making both useful [211].
  3. Impeccable helps solve "AI design slop" by providing 24 commands to critique, amplify, and refine AI-generated designs [213].
    1. Commands include adding purposeful motion, adjusting typography and layout, and making interfaces clearer or more distinctive [217].
    2. To demonstrate, a simple Utah National Parks Passport website created by ChatGPT was used [220].
    3. Using the "bolder" command, Impeccable amplified the design with stronger typography, deep forest green sections, and larger pictures [226].
    4. The "delight" command added an animation of a stamp pressing into the passport, enhancing user experience [232].
    5. The "critique" command provides extensive feedback on design, functionality, user experience, and responsiveness across devices, offering solid fixes [240].
    6. Impeccable is highly recommended for anyone building websites, apps, or landing pages with AI to significantly improve designs [250].