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Hugging Face Hub

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Guides model, dataset, and space workflows around Hugging Face Hub with explicit auth, artifact, and cache assumptions.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/agentic-in/elephant-agent/blob/HEAD/packages/skills/builtin_packages/mlops/huggingface-hub/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/hugging-face-hub/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Hugging Face Hub

Use this built-in skill when the user is working with model repos, datasets, cards, or publishing flows on Hugging Face Hub.

Core rules

  • Confirm the exact repo id, artifact type, and auth posture before acting.
  • Distinguish local cache state from remote hub state.
  • Inspect model cards, licenses, and file sizes before large pulls or pushes.
  • Keep publish steps explicit and reversible.

Default workflow

  1. Verify the target repo or dataset identifier.
  2. Check auth, access level, and local storage implications.
  3. Inspect metadata, artifact layout, and intended use.
  4. Pull, publish, or mirror only the artifacts the task actually needs.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume a repo is public, local, or already cached without verification.
  • Do not hide large downloads or publishes behind vague progress language.
  • Do not ignore license or model-card constraints.