# Basic Skill

> A minimal example skill that demonstrates the Agent Skills format. Use when learning how to create skills.

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

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# Basic Skill

## When to use this skill

Use this skill as a reference when creating your first Agent Skill.

## Instructions

1. Read the user's request carefully
2. Identify the specific task they need help with
3. Provide a clear, step-by-step response

## Gotchas

- This is a template skill — replace all content with your own instructions
- Keep the SKILL.md body under 500 lines for optimal agent performance