TAO Skill Bank Capabilities
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What TAO Skill Bank Capabilities does
The TAO Skill Bank Capabilities skill provides a comprehensive way to understand the functionalities of the TAO Skill Bank plugin. It is designed for users who need to quickly access information about available application workflows, data workflows, and supported models within the TAO ecosystem. By leveraging this skill, users can efficiently find answers to questions regarding the capabilities of the TAO Skill Bank, including what models support AutoML and the various actions those models can perform.
To utilize this skill, users can run specific scripts that generate detailed lists of capabilities and models. For instance, executing scripts/list_tao_capabilities.py will yield a complete overview of the application and data workflows, as well as the execution platforms available. This allows developers and data scientists to make informed decisions about which workflows and models to employ in their projects. Additionally, the skill supports querying for AutoML capabilities, which is essential for users looking to automate their model training processes.
This skill is particularly useful for developers, data scientists, and AI practitioners who are working with NVIDIA's TAO Toolkit. It streamlines the discovery process by providing direct access to the capabilities of the TAO Skill Bank, thus saving time and reducing the need for manual exploration of the plugin's features. With the ability to quickly list models and their supported actions, users can focus on building and deploying their AI solutions more effectively.
Overall, the TAO Skill Bank Capabilities skill is a valuable resource for anyone involved in AI development using the TAO Toolkit, enhancing productivity and facilitating a better understanding of available tools and workflows.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to know what functionalities are offered by the TAO Skill Bank, including workflows and model support.
When not to use it
This skill is not suitable for users looking for detailed implementation guidance or specific coding examples related to the TAO Toolkit.
What you can build with it
Quick Capability Overview
Run the `list_tao_capabilities.py` script to get a fast overview of what the TAO Skill Bank offers.
Model Discovery
Use the `list_tao_models.py` script to find out which models are available and their functionalities.
AutoML Compatibility Check
Check which models support AutoML by running the appropriate commands, ensuring you have the right tools for automation.
How to install TAO Skill Bank Capabilities
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add nvidia/skills/tao-list-capabilities --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.
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Inside SKILL.md
Written by nvidiaTAO Skill Bank Capabilities
Use this skill when the user asks what tao-skill-bank can do, asks for plugin
capabilities, asks which application or data workflows are available, asks which
models are supported, or asks what models are capable with AutoML.
Quick Start
Run scripts/list_tao_capabilities.py for general capability questions, or
scripts/list_tao_models.py for model/action and AutoML support questions.
Capability Answers
For a general capabilities answer, run the packaged helper:
${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external}/scripts/list_tao_capabilities.py \
--skill-bank ${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external} --format text
Use the helper output as the source of truth for the answer instead of manually enumerating capabilities from this skill or plugin metadata. Include:
- Every top-level application workflow under
applications/and what it can do. - Every top-level data workflow under
data/and what it can do. - Supported execution platforms from
scripts/list_tao_platforms.py. - The fine-tuning/deployment workflow coverage for models under
models/: train, evaluate, inference, export, and TensorRT engine generation when those actions are present in the packaged schema manifest. - AutoML support and the AutoML train-schema gate.
Model Lists
When the user asks which TAO models are available or which actions a model can run, use the packaged model-list script instead of manually scanning model folders:
${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external}/scripts/list_tao_models.py \
--skill-bank ${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external} --scope all --format text
The model list comes from skills/models/schemas.manifest.json.
AutoML Lists
When the user asks what models are capable with AutoML, use the same model-list script in AutoML mode, or the compatibility wrapper:
${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external}/scripts/list_tao_models.py \
--skill-bank ${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external} --scope automl --format text
${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external}/scripts/list_automl_support.py \
--skill-bank ${TAO_SKILL_BANK_PATH:-~/tao-skills-external} --format text
AutoML support requires skills/models/<network>/schemas/train.schema.json to be
packaged with the plugin and parse successfully as JSON. If that dataclass schema
is missing or invalid, do not describe the model as AutoML-supported.
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