# Example Skill

> A reusable workflow template. Customize phases for your use case.

- Skill: `notque/example-skill` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add notque/example-skill`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/notque/example-skill/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: notque (https://skillmd.com/u/notque)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/notque/example-skill

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# Example Skill

A structured workflow for [YOUR USE CASE]. This skill guides Claude through a repeatable process with clear phases and gates.

## When to Use

- When you need to [accomplish X]
- When the task involves [Y steps]
- Triggered by: "example workflow", "run example"

## Phases

### Phase 1: UNDERSTAND

**Goal**: Gather context before acting.

1. Read relevant files
2. Identify constraints
3. List what success looks like

**Gate**: Can you describe the end state in one sentence? If not, keep gathering context.

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### Phase 2: PLAN

**Goal**: Design the approach.

1. List the changes needed
2. Identify risks or dependencies
3. Choose the simplest path that works

**Gate**: Plan is concrete enough to execute without further questions.

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### Phase 3: EXECUTE

**Goal**: Make the changes.

1. Implement the plan
2. Keep changes minimal and focused
3. Commit logical chunks (not one giant change)

**Gate**: All planned changes are complete.

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### Phase 4: VERIFY

**Goal**: Prove it works.

1. Run tests (if they exist)
2. Check the output matches expectations
3. Verify no regressions

**Gate**: Evidence exists that the change works correctly.

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## Reference Files

For deeper patterns and examples, see:
- `references/patterns.md` — Detailed reference material

## Anti-Patterns

| Don't Do This | Do This Instead |
|---------------|-----------------|
| Skip verification | Always prove it works |
| Change too many things at once | One logical change per commit |
| Assume it works because it looks right | Run it and check output |