# Template Skill

> A clear description of what this skill does and when to use it. Include specific trigger phrases like "do X" or "help me with Y". Also include negative triggers — "do NOT use when..." — to prevent false activations.

- Skill: `cherryhq/template-skill` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add cherryhq/template-skill`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/cherryhq/template-skill/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: CherryHQ (https://skillmd.com/u/cherryhq)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/cherryhq/template-skill

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# 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)

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## 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.

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## 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]

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## Guidelines

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

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## Reference Files

| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `references/config.md` | Configuration values, API endpoints, field schemas |
| `references/sop.md` | Detailed standard operating procedure |

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## Troubleshooting

| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---------|-------|-----|
| Error X | Usually means Y | Do Z |