example-skill

To create a Claude Code plugin skill template, copy the example-skill SKILL.md format and rewrite the YAML frontmatter (name, description, version) and body content to match your desired behavior and activation triggers.

The required structure for a Claude Code plugin skill includes a SKILL.md file with mandatory YAML frontmatter fields (name and description) and a human-readable body providing guidance for required and optional supporting files.

Write trigger-oriented descriptions for Claude plugin skills by incorporating specific keywords and user intent phrases into the SKILL.md frontmatter, guiding Claude on exactly when to invoke the skill based on user requests.

Building a reusable Claude Code skill requires a SKILL.md file for structure, while optional supporting files include references, examples, and scripts that provide additional context for the skill's behavior.

No dependencies are required to use a Claude Code skill template. You only need to define the YAML frontmatter with name and description fields, then add human-readable body guidance for your specific use case.

The best way to format YAML frontmatter for a plugin skill is to include the required name and description fields, along with an optional version field, ensuring clear activation triggers are defined for Claude invocation.