# Skill Template

> Use this template when creating a new Agent Skill that needs valid SKILL.md frontmatter, concise trigger guidance, workflow instructions, examples, and validation notes.

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

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# Skill Template

Replace this starter content with real task-specific expertise before treating the skill as production-ready.

## When to use

- Use this as the starting point for a small or moderate skill.
- Use `skill-template-advanced` instead when the skill needs a reference library or complex progressive disclosure.

## Instructions

1. Rename the folder and `name` field to the final skill name.
2. Rewrite `description` so it says what the skill does and when to use it.
3. Add the workflow, defaults, gotchas, and output contract the agent needs.
4. Move longer details into `references/` and link to them from this file.
5. Validate that the folder name and `name` field match.

## Examples

- Example user request that should trigger this skill.
- Example output shape the skill should produce.

## Validation

- Confirm the `description` is under 1024 characters.
- Confirm the skill name uses lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only.
- Confirm no placeholder text remains.