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 *Train agent skills like you train neural networks — with epochs, learning rates, and validation gates — but without touching model weights.*
 
-[Project page](https://microsoft.github.io/SkillOpt/) · [Paper](https://microsoft.github.io/SkillOpt/#paper) · [Project video](https://youtu.be/JUBMDTCiM0M)
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