bmad-index-docs
Generates or updates an index.md to reference all docs in the folder. Use if user requests to create or update an index of all files in a specific folder
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method --skill bmad-index-docsIs this agent skill safe to install?
- Gen Agent Trust Hubpass
The skill generates a directory index by reading and summarizing file contents. This behavior creates a surface for indirect prompt injection if files in the indexed folder contain malicious instructions designed to influence the agent's output or actions.
- Socketpass
No alerts
- Snykpass
Risk: LOW · No issues
- Runlayerpass
3 files scanned · No issues
- ZeroLeakspass
Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed
What does this agent skill do?
Index Docs
Goal: Generate or update an index.md to reference all docs in a target folder.
EXECUTION
Step 1: Scan Directory
- List all files and subdirectories in the target location
Step 2: Group Content
- Organize files by type, purpose, or subdirectory
Step 3: Generate Descriptions
- Read each file to understand its actual purpose and create brief (3-10 word) descriptions based on the content, not just the filename
Step 4: Create/Update Index
- Write or update index.md with organized file listings
OUTPUT FORMAT
# Directory Index
## Files
- **[filename.ext](./filename.ext)** - Brief description
- **[another-file.ext](./another-file.ext)** - Brief description
## Subdirectories
### subfolder/
- **[file1.ext](./subfolder/file1.ext)** - Brief description
- **[file2.ext](./subfolder/file2.ext)** - Brief description
### another-folder/
- **[file3.ext](./another-folder/file3.ext)** - Brief description
HALT CONDITIONS
- HALT if target directory does not exist or is inaccessible
- HALT if user does not have write permissions to create index.md
VALIDATION
- Use relative paths starting with ./
- Group similar files together
- Read file contents to generate accurate descriptions - don't guess from filenames
- Keep descriptions concise but informative (3-10 words)
- Sort alphabetically within groups
- Skip hidden files (starting with .) unless specified
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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