skill-name

Define a Skill Unit blueprint with frontmatter and Markdown instructions.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill skill-name-resciencelab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-name
Source: https://github.com/ReScienceLab/opc-skills/tree/main/template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill skill-name-resciencelab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The template provides a standardized, fully documented skeleton for building Skill Units, ensuring consistency across skills and simplifying discovery and onboarding for AI agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard Frontmatter: Enforces mandatory fields like name and description to enable reliable discovery.
  • Optional Resources: Supports scripts/, references/, and assets/ to house tooling, docs, and artifacts.
  • Guided Creation: Offers a repeatable process to create new skills from the template, speeding up onboarding and integration.

Quick Start

Copy this template to skills/your-skill-name, update the frontmatter, and add your scripts and references.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-name

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

FAQPage Schema
What is an agent skill template and why do I need one?

An agent skill template provides a standardized skeleton for building skill units, ensuring consistent metadata and documentation across teams to simplify AI agent discovery and onboarding.

How do I create reusable agent skills from a markdown template?

To create agent skills, copy the markdown template to your skills directory, update the YAML frontmatter with name and description, then add your operational instructions to the body.

What frontmatter fields are required for AI agent skills?

Required frontmatter fields for AI agent skills include name, description, and triggers, while dependencies are optional. These mandatory fields enable reliable skill discovery by agents.

Can I include scripts and references when building skill units?

Yes, you can house tooling and documentation in optional scripts, references, and assets directories alongside your markdown skill unit to support operational instructions.

Does this skill template work for teams scaling multiple AI agents?

Yes, the template applies across skill authors and teams to create repeatable, discoverable metadata, speeding up onboarding and integration for multiple AI agents.