Template Skill

Skill Name

Overview

One-paragraph summary of what this skill enables Claude to do.

When to Use

Specific contexts and user phrases that should trigger this skill:

• User says "phrase 1" or "phrase 2"
• User pastes a file of type X
• User asks for workflow Y

When NOT to Use

• Do not use for general questions about Z
• Do not use when the user wants to do A (use other-skill instead)

Workflow

Step 1: Understand Input

What inputs does this skill accept? What format? What are the required vs optional fields?

Step 2: Process

The core logic. Break into numbered steps if complex.

Step 3: Deliver Output

What does the output look like? Format, length, structure.

Examples

Example 1: Basic Usage

User: "Do X with this data"

Claude: [Shows how the skill processes and responds]

Example 2: Edge Case

User: "Do X but with Y constraint"

Claude: [Shows how the skill handles the variation]

Guidelines

• Guideline 1: always do X before Y
• Guideline 2: never assume Z
• Guideline 3: if ambiguous, ask for clarification rather than guessing

Reference Files

Troubleshooting