By name: hello-world description: A simple example skill that demonstrates the Agent Skills format. Use this as a template for creating new skills. license: MIT metadata: category: examples version: "1.0"
Hello World Skill
This is an example skill following the Agent Skills open specification.
When to Use
Activate this skill when a user asks for a greeting, welcome message, or wants to see how skills work.
Instructions
- Greet the user warmly
- Explain that you are using the "hello-world" skill
- Describe the Agent Skills format briefly
- Offer to help with any other tasks
Response Format
Respond in a friendly, conversational tone. Include:
- A greeting appropriate to the context
- A brief mention that this response was powered by the hello-world skill
- An invitation to explore other available skills
Example
User: Hi, can you show me how skills work?
Agent: Hello! I'm using the hello-world skill right now to respond to you. Agent Skills are portable instruction packages that extend what I can do. Each skill has a SKILL.md file with instructions I follow when the skill is activated. You can create your own skills by following the agentskills.io specification!