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[FEATURE]: Add preview button to skills list #21686

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@mislimiramo

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Describe the enhancement you want to request

Currently, when running /skills in the TUI, users see a list of skills with names and descriptions but cannot preview the full SKILL.md content before invoking a skill.

Request: Add a "Preview" button to each skill in the /skills dialog that opens a modal displaying the full SKILL.md content with:

  • Markdown rendering (code blocks, tables, syntax highlighting)
  • Skill metadata (name, description, source path)
  • Optional actions: Copy to Clipboard, Invoke Skill

Benefits:

  • Better discoverability. Users understand what each skill actually does
  • Reduces trial-and-error when selecting skills
  • Users can read full instructions before invoking
  • Consistent with /models, /sessions patterns

Implementation approach:

  • Add preview button to existing DialogSkill component
  • Create preview modal using MarkdownRenderable from @opentui/core (same component used for AI responses in TUI)
  • Use existing Skill.Info.content field (already returned by SDK's app.skills() endpoint)
  • No new dependencies required

Additional note:
I'm happy to implement this feature myself. Happy to discuss the approach before starting implementation.

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    on Apr 9, 2026
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  3. GEFNENEN commented on Jul 2, 2026

    @GEFNENEN

    LGTM, I originally wanted to suggest displaying the full description on mouse hover, but your idea might be better.

  4. github-actions commented on Aug 31, 2026

    @github-actions
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    To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 60 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.

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