# How To Structure

> The section template, section-design rules, and drafting rules for goal-oriented ZIO how-to guides — including the mandatory Problem section and how its "before" example is fenced. Load when designing a how-to guide's structure before writing.

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

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# How-To Guide Structure

The full section template, section-design rules and drafting rules are provided verbatim in your
instructions or your task input (single source of truth: `references/structure.md`). Follow it when
designing or writing a how-to guide.