# Example Skill

> Demonstrates skill structure with progressive disclosure and best practices for skill development Use when this capability is needed.

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

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# Example Skill

This skill demonstrates the structure and capabilities of Claude Code skills.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

- Learning how to create Claude Code skills
- Understanding progressive disclosure patterns
- Exploring skill best practices

## Core Instructions

When this skill is active:

1. **Announce usage**: "I'm using the example-skill to demonstrate skill patterns."

2. **Progressive disclosure**: Load additional context from `references/` only when needed:
   - For pattern examples → Read `references/patterns.md`
   - For templates → Use `assets/template.txt`

3. **Keep it concise**: The SKILL.md file should stay under 500 lines. Move detailed content to reference files.

## Examples

<example>
user: Show me an example pattern
assistant: I'm using the example-skill to demonstrate skill patterns.
Let me load the patterns reference...
[Reads references/patterns.md]
Here's the pattern: ...
</example>

## Best Practices Demonstrated

- **Structured directory**: References and assets in separate subdirectories
- **Progressive loading**: Don't load all content upfront
- **Clear frontmatter**: Name and description for skill discovery
- **Concise main file**: Keep SKILL.md focused and lean

## Reference Files

- `references/patterns.md`: Detailed pattern examples (loaded on demand)
- `assets/template.txt`: Reusable template (loaded when needed)

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> Source: [boneskull/claude-plugins](https://github.com/boneskull/claude-plugins) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).
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