example-skill

To create a portable AI skill template, you need a self-contained Skill Unit with a SKILL.md entry point defining mandatory frontmatter fields like name and description for marketplace loading and activation.

A Skill Unit is a self-contained package with a SKILL.md entry point that standardizes discovery and activation. It enforces mandatory frontmatter fields and supports optional scripts, references, and assets directories for on-demand tasks.

Structure your SKILL.md file by including mandatory frontmatter fields for name and description, then add usage details. You can also include optional directories for scripts, references, and assets to support task execution.

No, a marketplace skill template does not require dependencies or external components. It is a minimal, self-contained Skill Unit designed to bootstrap new skills quickly without prerequisite packages.

The best way to scaffold a reusable skill is to use a ready-to-fill template that enforces frontmatter with mandatory name and description fields, providing consistent discovery workflows for marketplace operators.

You should not use a self-contained Skill Unit if your agent requires complex external dependencies or components, as this template is minimal and designed specifically for basic, portable skill scaffolding.