What are agent skills? How to take your AI agent from capable to useful

My dog knows a lot of tricks, and she's willing to show them off to you if (and only if) you offer a high-value treat. You don't have to teach her to lie down or shake paws every time you give the command; she's already learned what's expected from her. Agent skills work the same way—except your AI…

My dog knows a lot of tricks, and she's willing to show them off to you if (and only if) you offer a high-value treat. You don't have to teach her to lie down or shake paws every time you give the command; she's already learned what's expected from her. Agent skills work the same way—except your AI agent's compliance is a lot less dependent on its mood that day or whether you have a blueberry-flavored Greenie to tempt it with. Agent skills are like teaching your AI a new trick, so they do specif

Source: Zapier AI — Published July 28, 2026 at 05:00 UTC — Category: Tools