
AI Native File Format
FreeEmbed trust and provenance metadata into files.
Free · Opens the source repo
What AI Native File Format does
The AI Native File Format (AKF) is designed to enhance the integrity of AI-generated and AI-modified files by embedding essential metadata that indicates trust scores, source provenance, and compliance details. This skill allows developers and designers to ensure that their files are not only created or modified with AI but also carry the necessary information for auditing and compliance. It supports over 20 file formats, including DOCX, PDF, images, and code, making it versatile for various use cases.
With AKF, users can easily stamp files with relevant metadata after creation or modification. This is particularly useful in scenarios where transparency and accountability are critical, such as during compliance audits for regulations like the EU AI Act, HIPAA, and SOX. The skill also provides commands to read and inspect existing metadata, allowing users to verify the trustworthiness of files before making any changes.
The skill is particularly beneficial for teams working in regulated industries or those that require rigorous documentation of their processes. By integrating AKF into their workflows, users can streamline the review and handoff processes, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the necessary provenance information. This capability not only enhances trust in AI-generated content but also facilitates smoother collaboration among team members.
Overall, AKF is a practical tool for anyone looking to maintain high standards of compliance and trust in their digital assets. By embedding metadata directly into files, it helps users navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements while providing a clear audit trail for their AI-related activities.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to add or verify metadata related to trust and provenance in AI-generated or modified files.
When not to use it
This skill is not suitable for tasks outside the scope of metadata management or when environment-specific validation is required.
What you can build with it
Compliance Auditing for AI Content
Use AKF to audit AI-generated files for compliance with regulations like HIPAA and the EU AI Act.
Stamping AI-Generated Files
After generating content with AI, use AKF to stamp files with trust scores and provenance metadata.
Verifying File Integrity
Before modifying existing files, inspect their metadata to ensure trustworthiness and compliance.
How to install AI Native File Format
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/akf-trust-metadata --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs
Inside SKILL.md
Written by sickn33AKF — The AI Native File Format
Every photo has EXIF. Every song has ID3. AKF is the native metadata format for AI-generated content.
When to Use
Use this skill when you need to stamp, inspect, or audit provenance and trust metadata on AI-generated or AI-modified files for compliance, review, or handoff workflows.
After creating or modifying files
akf stamp <file> --agent <agent-name> --evidence "<what you did>"
Evidence examples:
- "generated from user prompt"
- "refactored existing code"
- "tests pass"
- "docs reviewed"
Before modifying existing files
akf read <file> # Check existing trust metadata
akf inspect <file> # See detailed trust scores
Compliance auditing
akf audit <file> --regulation eu_ai_act # EU AI Act Article 50
akf audit <file> --regulation hipaa # HIPAA
akf audit <file> --regulation sox # SOX
akf audit <file> --regulation nist_ai # NIST AI RMF
Classification
--label confidentialfor finance/secret/internal paths--label publicfor README, docs, examples- Default:
internal
Install
pip install akf
Links
- https://akf.dev
- https://github.com/HMAKT99/AKF
- npm:
npm install akf-format
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
Frequently asked questions about AI Native File Format
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