minimal-skill

A minimal Skill Unit scaffold requires only a SKILL.md file at the root directory with YAML frontmatter containing name and description fields. The body is optional and can remain empty for basic placeholder usage during quick prototyping.

Validating a Skill Unit requires YAML frontmatter containing mandatory name and description fields. This minimal frontmatter validation ensures your Skill library entries meet the basic structural requirements for testing and documentation purposes.

Yes, a minimal Skill scaffold is specifically designed for placeholder libraries and testing scenarios. It provides a ready-to-use skeleton with mandatory frontmatter validation, allowing you to quickly bootstrap placeholder skills without complex dependencies or configurations.

No, you do not need to add scripts, references, or assets directories to a minimal Skill Unit. These directories are optional extensions you can add later as needed, keeping the initial scaffold lightweight with only a root SKILL.md file.

The best way to document a Skill using a minimal scaffold is to add a short body in the SKILL.md file describing how the Skill should be activated. The mandatory frontmatter provides name and description metadata, while the body delivers operational instructions.