A Python framework for modular, self-contained skill management for machines.

Mission • Architecture • Quick Start • Documentation • Contributing • Comparison • Contact

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Skillware is an open-source framework and registry for modular, actionable Agent capabilities. It treats Skills as installable content, decoupling capability from intelligence. Just as apt-get installs software and pip installs libraries, skillware installs know-how for AI agents.

"I know Kung Fu." - Neo

Mission

The AI ecosystem is fragmented. Developers often re-invent tool definitions, system prompts, and safety rules for every project. Skillware supplies a standard to package capabilities into self-contained units that work across Gemini, Claude, GPT, and Llama.

A Skill in this framework provides everything an Agent needs to master a domain:

1. Logic: Executable Python code.
2. Cognition: System instructions and "cognitive maps".
3. Governance: Constitution and safety boundaries.
4. Interface: Standardized schemas for LLM tool calling.

Repository Structure

This repository is organized into a core framework, a registry of skills, and documentation.

Skillware/
├── skillware/                  # Core Framework Package
│   └── core/
│       ├── base_skill.py       # Abstract Base Class for skills
│       ├── loader.py           # Universal Skill Loader & Model Adapter
│       └── env.py              # Environment Management
├── skills/                     # Skill Registry (Domain-driven)
│   └── finance/
│       └── wallet_screening/ 
│           ├── skill.py        # Logic
│           ├── manifest.yaml   # Metadata & Constitution
│           ├── instructions.md # Cognitive Map
│           ├── card.json       # UI Presentation
│           ├── data/           # Integrated Knowledge Base
│           └── maintenance/    # Maintenance Tools
├── templates/                  # New Skill Templates
│   └── python_skill/           # Standard Python Skill Template
├── examples/                   # Reference Implementations
│   ├── gemini_wallet_check.py  # Google Gemini Integration
│   └── claude_wallet_check.py  # Anthropic Claude Integration
├── docs/                       # Comprehensive Documentation
│   ├── introduction.md         # Philosophy & Design
│   ├── usage/                  # Integration Guides
│   └── skills/                 # Skill Reference Cards
└── COMPARISON.md               # Comparison vs. Anthropic Skills / MCP

Quick Start

1. Installation

Clone the repository and install the dependencies.

git clone https://github.com/arpa/skillware.git
cd skillware
pip install -r requirements.txt

Note: Individual skills may have their own dependencies. The SkillLoader validates manifest.yaml and warns of missing packages (e.g., requests, pandas) upon loading a skill.

2. Configuration

Create a .env file with your API keys (e.g., Google Gemini API Key):

GOOGLE_API_KEY="your_key"

3. Usage Example (Gemini)

import google.generativeai as genai
from skillware.core.loader import SkillLoader
from skillware.core.env import load_env_file

# Load Environment
load_env_file()

# 1. Load the Skill
# The loader reads the code, manifest, and instructions automatically
skill_bundle = SkillLoader.load_skill("finance/wallet_screening")

# 2. Model & Chat Setup
model = genai.GenerativeModel(
    'gemini-2.5-flash',
    tools=[SkillLoader.to_gemini_tool(skill_bundle)], # The "Adapter"
    system_instruction=skill_bundle['instructions']   # The "Mind"
)
chat = model.start_chat(enable_automatic_function_calling=True)

# 3. Agent Loop
# The SDK handles the loop: model -> tool call -> execution -> result -> model reply.
response = chat.send_message("Screen wallet 0xd8dA... for risks.")
print(response.text)

Documentation

• Core Logic & Philosophy: Details on how Skillware decouples Logic, Cognition, and Governance.
• Usage Guide: Gemini: Integration with Google's GenAI SDK.
• Usage Guide: Claude: Integration with Anthropic's SDK.
• Skill Library: Available capabilities.

Contributing

We are building the "App Store" for Agents and require professional, robust, and safe skills.

Please read CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on folder structure, manifest schemas, and safety constitutions.

Comparison

Skillware differs from the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or Anthropic's Skills repository in the following ways:

• Model Agnostic: Native adapters for Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI.
• Code-First: Skills are executable Python packages, not just server specs.
• Runtime-Focused: Provides tools for the application, not just recipes for an IDE.

Read the full comparison here.

Contact

For questions, suggestions, or contributions, please open an issue or reach out to us:

• Email: skillware-os@arpacorp.net
• Issues: GitHub Issues

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