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Use when writing or reviewing GitHub-flavored Markdown (README, issues, PRs, docs)

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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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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/data/gfm/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/gfm/. 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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GitHub-Flavored Markdown

Arguments

$ARGUMENTS

Instructions

Parse arguments to determine task:

  • File path → Write/edit markdown file
  • "review" → Audit existing markdown for GFM best practices
  • Topic/description → Draft markdown content

Writing Guidelines

Structure:

  • Use heading hierarchy (# through ######)—GitHub auto-generates TOC for 2+ headings
  • Prefer ATX headings (#) over Setext (===)
  • One blank line before headings

Text styling:

StyleSyntax
Bold**text**
Italic_text_
Bold+italic***text***
Strikethrough~~text~~
Code`code`
Subscript<sub>x</sub>
Superscript<sup>2</sup>

Code blocks:

```language
code here
```

Lists:

  • Unordered: use - consistently
  • Ordered: 1., 2., etc.
  • Task lists: - [ ] incomplete, - [x] complete
  • Nest by aligning under parent text

Links:

  • Inline: [text](url)
  • Section anchors: [text](#heading-name) (lowercase, hyphens, no punctuation)
  • Relative paths for repo files: docs/CONTRIBUTING.md

Images: ![alt text](url) — always include alt text

Alerts (callouts):

> [!NOTE]
> Useful information

> [!TIP]
> Helpful advice

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Essential info

> [!WARNING]
> Urgent attention

> [!CAUTION]
> Risk warning

Footnotes:

Text with footnote[^1].

[^1]: Footnote content.

Color swatches: `#FF5733`, `rgb(255,87,51)`, `hsl(11,100%,60%)`

Review Checklist

When reviewing markdown:

  • Heading hierarchy is logical (no skipped levels)
  • Code blocks specify language for syntax highlighting
  • Links use relative paths for repo files
  • Images have meaningful alt text
  • Task lists use proper syntax
  • Alerts use correct > [!TYPE] format
  • No trailing whitespace except intentional line breaks
  • Tables are properly aligned

Examples

/gfm README.md                → Edit/create README
/gfm review docs/             → Audit markdown files in docs/
/gfm API documentation        → Draft API docs content
/gfm changelog entry          → Write changelog in GFM style