template-skill
Replace with description of the skill and when Claude should use it.
SKILL.md
| Name | template-skill |
| Description | Replace with description of the skill and when Claude should use it. |
name: template-skill description: Replace with description of the skill and when Claude should use it.
{Skill Title}
the below sections are examples of what might go in a skill. In general, what makes most sense for the skill will depend on exactly what the skill entails! But these are some recommended sections you can include. See examples of skills here: https://github.com/anthropics/skills
Purpose
When should this skill be used? What type of task does it apply to?
Required Structure
What are the essential components or steps that must be included?
- list them
- list more
Patterns to Follow
What conventions or approaches should be used for this type of work?
Do This / Not That
(Optional) Examples of correct vs incorrect approaches, if helpful.
Common Mistakes
What goes wrong when doing this type of task? What should be avoided? (Why does this need to be outlined in a "skill" at all?)
Before Committing
A checklist of what must be verified before work of this type is complete. Tests that must pass? How to verify?
File Naming
(Optional) If there's a naming convention for this type of work.