# Creating and Managing Custom Skills

How to use the Skills Marketplace and create reusable generation styles.

URL: https://www.memo.cards/help/skills/creating-and-managing-custom-skills
Updated: 2026-09-21T00:00:00+08:00

Skills are reusable instructions that shape how Memo generates outputs. They can affect structure, tone, formatting, difficulty, or the type of result you get.

## Where to find skills

Open **Skills** from the Memo sidebar to browse the Skills Marketplace and your owned skills. You can search for a skill, open details, or create a new skill.

## Create a custom skill

1.  Open **Skills**.

2.  Click **Create Skill**.

3.  Add a clear name and description.

4.  Write instructions that describe the output style you want.

5.  Choose the compatible surfaces where the skill should appear.

6.  Save the skill.

## Use a skill in Studio

1.  Open a notebook.

2.  Select the sources you want to use.

3.  Open the customize dialog for a Studio output.

4.  Choose a compatible skill from the skill selector.

5.  Add any extra run-specific instructions.

6.  Generate the output.

## Tips for writing good skills

- Be specific about the result format.

- Include examples when a format matters.

- Keep the skill reusable; put one-off requests in custom instructions instead.

- Create separate skills for different surfaces if the behavior should differ.

## FAQ

### Why does my skill not appear in every dialog?

Skills are compatible with specific surfaces. A tutor skill, flashcard skill, and podcast skill are not always interchangeable.

### Can I combine a skill with custom instructions?

Yes. The skill sets the reusable behavior, and custom instructions can add details for one run.