skill-name

To create a standardized markdown template for ServiceNow skill contributions, use this template to generate a consistent Skill unit with mandatory frontmatter fields like name and description, plus required documentation sections for discovery and validation.

Required frontmatter fields when building a new Skill unit include name, version, description, author, tags, platforms, tools, complexity, and estimated_time. The template enforces these mandatory fields to ensure proper skill validation and discovery.

To validate and submit a new skill contribution via pull request, fill in the template's procedural sections including Overview, Prerequisites, Procedure, and Troubleshooting, then submit your completed markdown file through a PR for review.

Yes, you can include optional scripts, references, and assets in your skill documentation. The template supports these optional components alongside mandatory fields to provide comprehensive guidance within your Skill unit structure.

Documentation sections needed for skill discovery and guidance include Overview, Prerequisites, Procedure, Tool Usage, Best Practices, and Troubleshooting. These standardized sections ensure contributors provide complete procedural guidance for users.