skill-template

Claude Code skills require YAML frontmatter to define metadata like name, description, and activation patterns. This Skill provides a ready-to-use template with mandatory frontmatter fields, optional tool restrictions, and structured guidance to ensure your skill integrates correctly with the skill system.

Start with the provided skill template that covers directory structure, main file scaffolding, and resource organization. The template enforces consistent quality through mandatory pre-work sections, task decomposition patterns, and a documentation checklist for project, plugin, or personal skills.

Yes. Claude Code skills use markdown files with embedded YAML frontmatter as the standard format. This Skill's template demonstrates how to combine both formats—YAML for metadata configuration and markdown for documentation and activation logic.

The template enforces mandatory frontmatter fields including skill name, description, and triggering patterns. Optional fields allow tool restrictions. The template checklist guides you through all required sections to guarantee consistent quality and proper skill system integration.

Use this Skill template as a blueprint to skip design decisions. It provides a standardized skeleton with pre-configured resource scaffolding, activation guidance, and documentation patterns—reducing setup time and ensuring your skill meets system requirements.