adapt-skill
Adapt a skill written for another AI assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) into a proper Amplifier SKILL.md. Use when the user wants to adapt a skill, port a skill, convert a skill to amplifier, translate a skill, or has a SKILL.md from another platform they want to bring into Amplifier. Published by microsoft in amplifier-bundle-skills.
Decision snapshot
Is this a fit?
Testing, Writing, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
Compatibility not yet detected.
Can write or update data, Write actions, Filesystem access, Shell access
Copy skill directory
2 months ago · MIT license
Confirm write permissions and scope before use. Access note: Local files. Access note: Shell access.
What is adapt-skill?
Adapt a skill written for another AI assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) into a proper Amplifier SKILL.md. Use when the user wants to adapt a skill, port a skill, convert a skill to amplifier, translate a skill, or has a SKILL.md from another platform they want to bring into Amplifier. Published by microsoft in amplifier-bundle-skills. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement. See how SkillIndex evaluates profiles.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Testing
- Writing
- Testing use cases
- Writing use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: skills/adapt-skill/SKILL.md
Allowed tools declared by source
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
- Local files
- Shell access
Requirements and access
Security and permissions
Review permissions before connecting any MCP server to an agent. Pay special attention to whether it can read local files, write data, call external services, or perform destructive actions.
When to use adapt-skill
- Use it for testing.
- Use it for writing.
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Editorial notes
Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/amplifier-bundle-skills
- Skill file: skills/adapt-skill/SKILL.md
What it does
Adapt a skill written for another AI assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) into a proper Amplifier SKILL.md. Use when the user wants to adapt a skill, port a skill, convert a skill to amplifier, translate a skill, or has a SKILL.md from another platform they want to bring into Amplifier.
Skill instructions
Adapt Skill Adapt a skill from another AI coding assistant into a properly structured Amplifier SKILL.md. The output must conform to the Agent Skills specification with Amplifier extensions and be immediately usable via /skill-name. Inputs - $ARGUMENTS: (Optional) Path to the source skill file or description of what to adapt. Steps 1. Consult Skills-Assist Before writing any skill content, load the authoritative skills reference: loadskill("skills-assist") Ask skills-assist about: - Current frontmatter field reference and best practices - Fork vs inline decision criteria - Step annotation conventions - Testing patterns for the type of skill being created skills-assist is the source of truth for Amplifier skill conventions. The examples in this skill are illustrative samples — consult skills-assist for the complete and up-to-date specification. Success criteria: You have loaded and consulted skills-assist for the latest skill authoring conventions. 2. Explore the Target Bundle If the us
Verified compatibility and discovery
Frequently asked questions
What is adapt-skill?
adapt-skill is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Adapt a skill written for another AI assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) into a proper Amplifier SKILL.md.
Who is adapt-skill best for?
adapt-skill is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows, writing workflows.
How do I install adapt-skill?
Install or run adapt-skill using Copy skill directory. Check adapt-skill for the latest setup command.
Is adapt-skill actively maintained?
adapt-skill may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
Project health auto-fetched from the source repository.
Maintain this resource?
Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
