# Class LittleGhost::Skills::Skill

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Holds the metadata and instructions loaded from one `SKILL.md`
file. `path` is shown to the model; `source_path` is the local file used for
boundary validation and resource discovery.

## Inheritance

`LittleGhost::Skills::Skill < Data`

## Attributes

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### `allowed_tools` (R)

Informational tool names from front matter; this is not authorization.

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### `compatibility` (R)

Optional compatibility guidance from front matter.

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### `description` (R)

The short description used for model-visible discovery.

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### `instructions` (R)

The complete instructions loaded on activation.

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### `name` (R)

The skill name declared in front matter.

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### `path` (R)

The model-visible skill path.

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### `source_path` (R)

The trusted local source path used for boundary checks.

## Class methods

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### `.new`

```ruby
new(name:, description:, instructions:, path:, source_path:,
    allowed_tools:, compatibility:) -> Skill
```

Collects one validated skill definition loaded by Skills::Catalog.