By name: your-skill-name description: When the user asks about [TRIGGER WORDS], wants to [ACTION], or needs help with [TOPIC], use this skill to provide [CAPABILITY]
Your Skill Name
This skill teaches Claude how to [PRIMARY CAPABILITY]. Use this skill when:
- The user mentions [trigger word 1]
- The user wants to [action 1]
- The user needs help with [topic 1]
Overview
[Brief description of what this skill does and why it's useful. 2-3 sentences explaining the value proposition.]
Core Concepts
Concept 1: [Name]
[Explanation of the first key concept]
Key points:
- Point 1
- Point 2
- Point 3
Concept 2: [Name]
[Explanation of the second key concept]
Key points:
- Point 1
- Point 2
- Point 3
Workflow
Follow this workflow when applying this skill:
Step 1: [Name]
[Description of what to do in this step]
Actions:
- Action 1
- Action 2
- Action 3
Step 2: [Name]
[Description of what to do in this step]
Actions:
- Action 1
- Action 2
- Action 3
Step 3: [Name]
[Description of what to do in this step]
Actions:
- Action 1
- Action 2
- Action 3
Best Practices
Do:
- Best practice 1 with explanation
- Best practice 2 with explanation
- Best practice 3 with explanation
Don't:
- Anti-pattern 1 with explanation
- Anti-pattern 2 with explanation
- Anti-pattern 3 with explanation
Examples
Example 1: [Scenario Name]
Context: [Brief description of the scenario]
Input:
[Example input or request]
Expected Output:
[Example output or result]
Explanation: [Why this is the correct approach]
Example 2: [Scenario Name]
Context: [Brief description of the scenario]
Input:
[Example input or request]
Expected Output:
[Example output or result]
Explanation: [Why this is the correct approach]
Templates
Template 1: [Name]
[Reusable template content]
Template 2: [Name]
[Reusable template content]
Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure completeness:
- Item 1
- Item 2
- Item 3
- Item 4
- Item 5
Common Issues and Solutions
Issue 1: [Problem Description]
Solution: [How to resolve it]
Issue 2: [Problem Description]
Solution: [How to resolve it]
Related Skills
- [Related skill 1]: [Brief description of relationship]
- [Related skill 2]: [Brief description of relationship]
Resources
- [Resource 1 with link]
- [Resource 2 with link]
- [Resource 3 with link]
Instructions for customization:
- Replace
your-skill-namewith a descriptive kebab-case name - Update the
descriptionwith clear trigger words - these determine when the skill activates - Fill in all bracketed
[PLACEHOLDERS]with your specific content - Add or remove sections as needed for your skill
- Include real, practical examples
- Keep the content focused and actionable
- Place this file in
~/.claude/skills/your-skill-name/SKILL.md