rulebook-skill-show
Show detailed information about a specific skill including metadata, content preview, and enabled status. Use to inspect a skill before enabling it.
Best use case
rulebook-skill-show is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Show detailed information about a specific skill including metadata, content preview, and enabled status. Use to inspect a skill before enabling it.
Teams using rulebook-skill-show should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/rulebook-skill-show/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How rulebook-skill-show Compares
| Feature / Agent | rulebook-skill-show | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Show detailed information about a specific skill including metadata, content preview, and enabled status. Use to inspect a skill before enabling it.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# rulebook_skill_show
Show detailed information about a specific skill.
## Input Schema
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `skillId` | string | Yes | Skill ID (e.g., `languages/typescript`) |
## Usage
```typescript
await mcp.rulebook_skill_show({ skillId: "languages/typescript" });
```
## Response
```json
{
"success": true,
"skill": {
"id": "languages/typescript",
"name": "TypeScript Support",
"description": "TypeScript language rules and setup",
"category": "languages",
"enabled": true,
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "HiveLLM",
"tags": ["typescript", "strict", "esm"],
"dependencies": ["nodejs"],
"conflicts": ["javascript-basic"],
"content": "# TypeScript Rules\n..."
}
}
```
## When to Use
- Inspect skill content before enabling
- Check dependencies and conflicts
- Review what rules a skill provides