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Installation is a decision
Skills can shape how an agent reads files, chooses tools, and approaches a task. That makes the description and the source worth reading before the install button.
You do not need to understand every line. You do need to know the skill’s purpose, boundaries, and expected inputs.
A three-minute inspection
- Read the summary and examples.
- Look for commands, network access, or file writes.
- Check whether the skill matches the task in front of you.
- Prefer a project scope when the guidance is specific to one codebase.
Trust is a workflow, not a badge
The best catalog makes inspection easy enough that you do it every time. Visibility is not friction; it is what makes automation feel safe.