# Skill Guide > Explain how to create, organize, and maintain skills in .agents/skills when the user asks about skills. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/skill-guide` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/skill-guide` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/skill-guide/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/skill-guide --- When asked about skills: 1. Explain required structure: - One directory per skill under `.agents/skills`. - A required `SKILL.md` file with YAML frontmatter. 2. Explain required frontmatter: - `name`: short unique identifier. - `description`: explicit trigger guidance for when the skill should be used. 3. Provide a minimal starter template and ask for: - the task scope, - expected input/output, - success criteria. 4. Recommend progressive disclosure: - keep `SKILL.md` concise, - put large references/examples in separate files. 5. Suggest validation checklist: - clear trigger description, - deterministic steps, - no secrets in skill files, - tested with at least one real prompt. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/amtiyo) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.