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name: skill-update description: Self-improvement protocol for Neo4j agents. Instructs agents to report skill updates needed.

Skill Update Protocol

MANDATORY: Before returning results, check if skill files need updates. This is not optional.

Report Format

You cannot edit files directly. Instead, include this block in your response:

CopySKILL_UPDATE_NEEDED
action: ADD | CORRECT | REMOVE
file: /full/path/to/SKILL.md
content: |
  the exact content to add, correct, or remove
reason: why this update is needed

The main agent will execute the edit.

When to Report

ADD - New Discovery

You found a working query pattern or data gap not in the skill file.

Data gaps include:

• Schema tool returned incomplete/incorrect data
• Query returned unexpected empty/null results
• Data didn't match documented expectations
• Property name different than expected (camelCase vs snake_case)

CORRECT - Wrong Entry

You see an entry in Known Data Gaps that is incorrect based on your queries.

REMOVE - Outdated Entry

You see an entry that's no longer true (issue was fixed, data now exists).

Skill File Paths

Rules

• Use generic patterns ($param, not hardcoded values)
• Don't duplicate existing patterns
• Don't report failed/empty queries as patterns
• Include exact content so main agent can copy-paste

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Version 1.4 | 2026-01-11 | Changed to report-based updates