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Skills ​

Skills describe how Murph should use a specific integration, tool, or evidence source.

For the full skill frontmatter contract and selection guidance, use Extending Skills.

Skill file ​

Plugin skills are Markdown files with frontmatter and instructions.

md
---
name: jira
description: Use Jira evidence for issue, project, cycle, and blocker questions.
knowledgeDomains: [work_item]
contextSourceNames: [jira.thread_search]
priority: 20
---

Use Jira evidence when the request mentions issues, projects, cycles, or blockers.

Name ​

name identifies the skill inside Murph. Skill names should be stable and unique.

Description ​

description tells Murph when the skill is relevant.

Priority ​

priority controls ordering when multiple skills apply. Higher priority skills are considered first.

Instructions ​

The Markdown body tells Murph how to interpret and use that source. Keep it specific to one integration, tool, or evidence source.

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