# Template

> Template for creating new agent skills. Each new skill must copy this folder and customize SKILL.md frontmatter — the `description` field is critical and must include both what the skill does and specific trigger phrases. Use YAML folded block scalar (>) for long descriptions to avoid colon-parsing issues with the `yaml` library used by npx skills.

- Skill: `gavincnod/template` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add gavincnod/template`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/gavincnod/template/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- License: MIT
- Author: GavinCnod (https://skillmd.com/u/gavincnod)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/gavincnod/template

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# Skill Name

[Instructions for the Agent in imperative form. Write as "You are..." or direct commands.]

## Instructions

1. Step-by-step workflow...
2. ...

## Examples

- **Example 1**: Input → Expected output
- **Example 2**: Usage scenario

## Optional Resources

- `scripts/` — Executable code (Python/Bash) for deterministic, repeatable tasks. Delete if not needed.
- `references/` — Docs the Agent loads on demand (schemas, policies, detailed guides). Keep SKILL.md lean; put detailed reference material here. Delete if not needed.
- `assets/` — Files used in output (templates, images, fonts). Not loaded into context. Delete if not needed.

## Guidelines

- Do NOT create README.md, CHANGELOG.md, or other auxiliary docs in the skill folder.
- Keep SKILL.md under 500 lines. Split detailed content into `references/`.
- Avoid duplicating information between SKILL.md and reference files.