Author Pragma DSL: Validate Agent Resources with Precision

Where this fits

A developer asks their Pragma agent to add a new Expert or restructure an ExpertTeam. Without guardrails, the agent might generate a DSL patch that references an unlisted model or breaks an existing Flow. The author-pragma-dsl skill turns that request into a disciplined workflow: inspect all relevant resources first, validate against the interpreter, and apply the smallest complete change-set. It keeps your agent from guessing and ensures every edit is safe and reversible.

Why agents benefit

• Reads before writing: Automatically calls list_dsl_resources and reads every project resource that will be changed or referenced, preventing blind edits.
• Validates against the interpreter: Treats the Pragma interpreter as the source of truth, so agent-generated DSL is always syntactically and semantically correct.
• Uses list_expert_options: Confirms that Runtime models, capabilities, and avatar personas exist before proposing them, avoiding invalid references.
• Builds cohesive change-sets: When modifying an ExpertTeam, it includes all new coordinators and members in the same patch, keeping the project consistent.
• Covers the full resource lifecycle: Handles Experts, Teams, Flows, Evaluations, and Automations—creation, updates, testing, and repair—all through validated DSL.

Practical scenarios

Adding a new Expert with correct capabilities

A user wants an Expert that summarizes meeting notes. The skill first checks existing resources and list_expert_options, then suggests only the available model and capabilities that match the intent. It writes a minimal DSL block that the interpreter accepts without trial-and-error.

Repairing a broken Flow definition

A Flow fails because a step references a non-existent Expert. The agent uses the skill to list all resources, identify the mismatch, and patch the Flow with the correct Expert name—while validating the change against the interpreter before saving.

Extending an ExpertTeam with new members

A team needs two new specialists. Instead of creating separate resources that might conflict, the skill reads the existing coordinator and members, then generates a single change-set that adds both specialists and updates the team definition in one validated operation.

Add it to your agent workflow

Install the skill with:

npx skills add pqpo/pragma --skill author-pragma-dsl

Then prompt your agent like: "Add a new Expert named 'CodeReviewer' that uses the default model and the 'code-review' capability. Apply the smallest change." The skill will guide the agent through the validation flow automatically.

Compare before adopting

Before committing, check the skill's quality signals: does the README demonstrate a clear workflow? Are the tools (list_dsl_resources, list_expert_options) well-defined and maintained? Compare with alternatives like raw DSL editing or custom scripts—this skill adds structure but also depends on Pragma's interpreter version. Ensure the skill's validation logic matches your project's current Pragma version and that the GitHub repo shows recent activity.

Why it is worth tracking

With 106 stars and an active author, author-pragma-dsl shows steady community adoption. It solves a real pain point—agents generating invalid DSL—by enforcing a read-validate-write discipline. If your team builds or maintains Pragma projects, this skill is worth evaluating now, especially as Pragma's resource model evolves. For more context, see the skill page at https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/pqpo-author-pragma-dsl. Track it to stay ahead of agentic configuration workflows.