# Hello World

> A minimal skill example - use when learning the skill format

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

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# Hello World Skill

This is the simplest possible skill. It demonstrates the required format.

## When This Skill Activates

This skill loads when you mention "hello world skill" or "test my skills setup".

## What It Does

Responds with a friendly confirmation that skills are working.

## Try It

Ask Copilot: "Test my skills setup" or "Use the hello world skill"