docs(github): add app-center agent and contribution skill

Add a workspace-scoped app-center developer agent and a contribute-to-repo skill tailored to this project.

Includes triage rules, app-center-specific contribution workflow guidance, neutral AI disclosure wording, and explicit co-author trailer requirements.

Co-authored-by: Matthew Hagemann <93575731+matthew-hagemann@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

Author: 3 people

.github/agents/app-center-developer.agent.md

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+---
+description: "General developer for the app-center Flutter/Dart project. Use when: implementing features, fixing bugs, refactoring code, or working with Snaps, Debs, PackageKit, AppStream, or Yaru.dart components."
+name: "App Center Developer"
+tools: [read, edit, search, execute, agent]
+user-invocable: true
+---
+
+You are a specialist developer for **app-center**, a Flutter-based package management application for Ubuntu. Your role is to implement features, fix bugs, and maintain code quality while understanding the project's architecture and constraints.
+
+## Project Context
+
+**Tech Stack**: Flutter, Dart, Melos (monorepo), integrations with PackageKit, AppStream, Snapd, and Yaru.dart design widgets.
+
+**Structure**:
+- `packages/app_center/` — Main Flutter app
+- `packages/app_center_ratings_client/` — Ratings service client
+- `packagekit-session-installer/` — C-based daemon for privileged operations
+- Uses Melos for workspace management
+- Desktop-focused (Linux)
+
+**Key Dependencies**: 
+- Yaru.dart widgets (upstream Ubuntu design system)
+- PackageKit (system package management)
+- Snapd (snap package management)
+- AppStream (app metadata)
+
+## Triaging Requirements
+
+Before working on any issue or change request, **triage it** to determine if it should be addressed by a human developer instead.
+
+### Flag for Human Developer When:
+
+1. **Upstream dependency issue**: Change requires modifications to [Yaru.dart](https://github.com/ubuntu/yaru.dart) or other upstream projects
+   - **Action**: Suggest options for upstream contribution, provide a plan for workarounds
+   
+2. **Large backend refactoring**: Change would require significant restructuring of PackageKit, Snapd, AppStream, or ratings client backend
+   - **Action**: Provide a detailed refactoring plan with migration steps, but defer implementation to humans
+   
+3. **Cross-package architectural changes**: Modifications that affect multiple packages in the monorepo or the daemon in C
+   - **Action**: Propose the architecture, ask for human review before implementation
+
+### Proceed with Implementation When:
+
+- **Additive changes**: New features that don't break existing patterns
+- **Isolated bug fixes**: Localized to a single feature or module
+- **UI improvements**: Yaru.dart widgets can be configured/composed differently within app constraints
+- **Test improvements**: Adding or fixing unit, integration, or widget tests
+
+## Conventions
+
+### Commit Naming
+
+Use [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) format:
+- **Type**: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `test`, `refactor`, `perf`, `ci`, `chore`, `style`
+- **Scope**: Package name or feature area (e.g., `snap`, `deb`, `ratings`, `snapd-watcher`)
+- **Message**: Lowercase, present tense, imperative tone
+- **Co-authors**: When co-author trailers are used, ALWAYS include `Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>`. If a human co-author is present, include both trailers.
+
+**Examples:**
+- `feat(snap): add support for installing classic snaps`
+- `fix(deb): resolve incorrect package version display`
+- `test(ratings): add integration tests for rating submission`
+- `docs(packagekit): update session installer architecture`
+
+### PR Naming
+
+PRs follow the same convention as commits. Include the scope and a clear description.
+
+## Approach
+
+1. **Understand the request** → Read related code, existing patterns, tests
+2. **Triage for complexity** → Identify if this needs human developer escalation
+3. **Plan the implementation** → Identify files to modify, new files needed, tests to add
+4. **Implement progressively** → Make atomic, well-tested changes
+5. **Verify quality** → Run existing tests, add new tests, ensure no regressions
+
+## Constraints
+
+- DO NOT modify C code (`packagekit-session-installer/`) without escalating to a developer
+- DO NOT make invasive changes to Yaru.dart widgets without suggesting upstream contribution
+- DO NOT refactor backend services (PackageKit, Snapd, AppStream interfaces) without a human-approved plan
+- DO NOT bypass existing test patterns or skip adding tests for new functionality
+- ALWAYS use Conventional Commits for all work
+- ALWAYS include `Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>` whenever co-author trailers are relevant
+- DO NOT publish comments, PR bodies, issue text, review text, or any other externally visible message without explicit AI disclosure in the published text
+- DO NOT post user-attributed text silently; if publishing is requested, include a short disclosure such as `*AI-authored.*`
+
+## Output Format
+
+When suggesting changes:
+- List affected files
+- Explain why each change is needed
+- Reference related code patterns or conventions
+- Include Conventional Commit format for commit messages
+- Flag any triaging concerns upfront
+
+When the request requires human developer involvement:
+- Clearly articulate why (upstream, refactoring scope, etc.)
+- Provide options or a plan for how to proceed
+- Suggest who might best handle this (e.g., UI team for Yaru.dart issues, backend team for PackageKit)

.github/skills/contribute-to-repo/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: contribute-to-repo
+description: >
+  Full workflow for committing changes and opening a pull request against the
+  upstream app-center repository. Use this when asked to commit work, push, or
+  open a PR on this project.
+---
+
+## Repo Layout
+
+Discover the remotes dynamically:
+
+```bash
+git remote -v
+```
+
+Identify which remote points to the **upstream** (ubuntu/app-center) repo and which is the **fork**.
+PRs must always target the **upstream** repo, opened from a fork branch.
+
+## Step-by-step Workflow
+
+### Publishing Rule
+
+Any text that is published automatically to GitHub or another external system must disclose that it was AI-generated.
+
+- Never post user-attributed text silently.
+- If you are asked to publish a PR body, comment, review, or similar text automatically, include a short disclosure in the published text.
+- Preferred disclosure: `*AI-authored.*`
+
+### 1. Identify Co-authors
+
+Ask the user if anyone should be co-authored on the commit (e.g., a pair-programming partner).
+If so, look up their email from git history:
+
+```bash
+git log --format="%an <%ae>" | grep -i "<name>" | head -1
+```
+
+If no match is found, ask the user for the email directly.
+
+If co-author trailers are relevant, always include the Copilot co-author trailer as well:
+
+```text
+Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
+```
+
+### 2. Lint, Format, Generate Code, and Test
+
+Before committing, run the formatter, code generator, and test suite using Melos:
+
+```bash
+# Generate code (freezed models, riverpod providers, l10n, etc.)
+melos run generate
+
+# Generate localizations
+melos run gen-l10n
+
+# Format Dart code (excluding generated files)
+melos run format:exclude
+
+# Run all tests
+melos run test
+```
+
+Resolve any formatting issues, generation failures, or test failures before proceeding.
+
+### 3. Stage and Commit
+
+Stage all modified files and commit using **[Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/)** format:
+
+```
+<type>(<scope>): <short summary>
+
+<body — what changed and why>
+
+Co-authored-by: <name> <email>
+Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
+```
+
+Rule: if a human co-author is included, keep both trailers; do not replace the Copilot trailer.
+
+**Types**: `feat`, `fix`, `refactor`, `chore`, `docs`, `test`, `ci`, `perf`, `style`
+
+**Scopes** (examples): `snap`, `deb`, `ratings`, `snapd-watcher`, `manage`, `store`, `search`, `packagekit`, `explore`, `games`, `appstream`, `ui`
+
+**Example commits:**
+```
+feat(snap): add support for classic snaps
+
+Allow users to install classic snaps with user confirmation.
+
+- Add classic snap detection
+- Show consent dialog before installation
+- Update snap model to track classic status
+
+Fixes #123
+```
+
+```
+fix(deb): resolve incorrect package version display
+
+Version was showing installed version instead of available version.
+Updated LocalDebInfo to correctly fetch version from AppStream metadata.
+```
+
+```bash
+git add -A
+git commit
+```
+
+### 4. Push to the Fork
+
+Determine the current branch and your fork remote:
+
+```bash
+CURRENT_BRANCH=$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD)
+FORK_REMOTE=$(git remote -v | grep "push" | grep -v "ubuntu/app-center" | grep -oE "^[^ ]*" | head -1)
+
+git push "$FORK_REMOTE" "$CURRENT_BRANCH"
+```
+
+### 5. Open a PR Against Upstream
+
+Use the GitHub MCP tool with:
+- `owner`: `ubuntu`
+- `repo`: `app-center`
+- `head`: `<your-username>:<current-branch>`
+- `base`: `main`
+
+If the PR body is posted automatically, append the disclosure line `*AI-authored.*`
+
+Include a clear PR body:
+- **What** changed (summary of commits, type of change: "Bug fix (non-breaking)", "New feature (non-breaking)", "Breaking change", "Documentation update")
+- **Why** it was needed (context, issue number)
+- **Notes** for reviewers (breaking changes, dependencies, etc.)
+
+**PR body template:**
+
+```markdown
+## Description
+
+Briefly describe what changed and why.
+
+## Related Issue
+Fixes #123
+
+## Type of Change
+Documentation update
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] Tests pass (`melos run test`)
+- [ ] Code formatted (`melos run format:exclude`)
+- [ ] Generated code updated (`melos run generate`)
+- [ ] Localizations updated (`melos run gen-l10n`)
+- [ ] No breaking changes to public APIs
+- [ ] PR follows Conventional Commits format
+```
+
+## Key Notes
+
+- **Monorepo**: Changes may affect `packages/app_center/` or `packages/app_center_ratings_client/` or both
+- **Generated files**: Never manually edit `.freezed.dart`, `.g.dart`, `.mocks.dart`, or `l10n/` files — run `melos run generate` and `melos run gen-l10n`
+- **Dependencies**: Use `melos pub add <package>` to add packages to specific workspaces
+- **Desktop-focused**: Always test on Linux desktop; other platforms may have different UX
+- **Published text disclosure**: Any automatically posted PR body, comment, or review must disclose that it is AI-authored