example-skill

Provide a YAML frontmatter template for skill submissions.

5|Updated Nov 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Token-Eater/skills-marketplace --skill example-skill-token-eater
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: example-skill
Source: https://github.com/Token-Eater/skills-marketplace/tree/main/skills/example-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Token-Eater/skills-marketplace --skill example-skill-token-eater

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

New skill submissions often lack a consistent structure and documentation, leading to confusion during review and deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a complete YAML frontmatter blueprint with required fields (name, description, version, author, category) and optional metadata.
  • Demonstrates a well-documented README-like structure with sections for installation, usage, and structure.
  • Serves as a ready-to-copy template for contributors building new skills; a real use case is a developer copying it to create their own skill and adjusting fields.

Quick Start

Copy this skill as a template and adapt the frontmatter to create your own ready-to-submit skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about example-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure YAML frontmatter for a new skill submission?

To structure YAML frontmatter for a new skill submission, include required fields like name, description, version, author, and category, along with optional metadata for clear documentation and successful validation.

What is the correct markdown documentation structure for a marketplace skill?

The correct markdown documentation structure for a marketplace skill features sections for installation, usage, and structure, ensuring contributors provide a complete and readable blueprint for review and deployment.

How do I create a ready-to-copy template for building new skills?

You create a ready-to-copy template for building new skills by copying a canonical example and adapting the frontmatter and documentation sections to fit your specific contribution requirements.

Why do new skill submissions lack a consistent structure for review?

New skill submissions lack a consistent structure for review because contributors often omit standardized YAML frontmatter and clear documentation, leading to confusion during the deployment and validation processes.

Does a skill template need specific fields to pass marketplace validation?

Yes, a skill template needs specific fields to pass marketplace validation, requiring essential frontmatter such as name, description, version, author, and category to ensure proper discovery and structural consistency.