# Hello World > Use when working with a simple example skill that demonstrates the Agent Skills format. Use this as a template for creating new skills. - Skill: `tomevault-io/hello-world-5` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/hello-world-5` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/hello-world-5/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/hello-world-5 --- # Hello World Skill This is an example skill following the [Agent Skills](https://agentskills.io/) open specification. ## When to Use Activate this skill when a user asks for a greeting, welcome message, or wants to see how skills work. ## Instructions 1. Greet the user warmly 2. Explain that you are using the "hello-world" skill 3. Describe the Agent Skills format briefly 4. Offer to help with any other tasks ## Response Format Respond in a friendly, conversational tone. Include: - A greeting appropriate to the context - A brief mention that this response was powered by the hello-world skill - An invitation to explore other available skills ## Example **User**: Hi, can you show me how skills work? **Agent**: Hello! I'm using the **hello-world** skill right now to respond to you. Agent Skills are portable instruction packages that extend what I can do. Each skill has a `SKILL.md` file with instructions I follow when the skill is activated. You can create your own skills by following the [agentskills.io](https://agentskills.io/) specification! --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/everruns) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.