What is a shared website skill?

Definition

A shared website skill records knowledge about how to navigate and use a particular site. It can describe where important controls appear, how a workflow progresses, which fields are required, and what evidence indicates that a step succeeded.

Sharing this guidance can reduce repeated trial and correction for many users. Because websites change, the skill must be reviewed when its instructions no longer match the current interface.

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A shared website skill is like a map that many AI helpers can use for the same website. The map points out where useful buttons and pages are found.

For example, it might explain that a job site's saved applications appear under a particular menu and that a draft should be opened for review before it is submitted.

Frequently asked questions

How is a shared website skill different from a personal agent skill?

A shared website skill captures site-specific navigation knowledge, while a personal agent skill captures one user's preferences and rules.

Why can a shared website skill become outdated?

A website may rename controls, change page layouts, alter its workflow, or introduce new access requirements.

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