skill-template

Generate a standard SKILL.md scaffold with required name and description fields.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#template #documentation #markdown #onboarding #skill #yaml-frontmatter

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/arkangelai/skills --skill skill-template-arkangelai

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Skill: skill-template
Source: https://github.com/arkangelai/skills/tree/main/templates/skill-template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arkangelai/skills --skill skill-template-arkangelai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This template provides a ready-to-use scaffold for new skills by standardizing the YAML frontmatter and Markdown body, ensuring consistency across the repository.

Core Features & Use Cases

Establishes a consistent structure for SKILL.md with required name and description fields.
Supports optional directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) to be populated later as needed.
Serves as a quick-start blueprint to onboard new skills rapidly.

Quick Start

Copy this template to a new skill folder and replace the placeholders with your skill's specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-template

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

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How do I create a consistent markdown documentation structure for onboarding new skills?▼

A skill scaffold provides a ready-to-use template that enforces required name and description fields in YAML frontmatter, ensuring consistent markdown documentation and rapid onboarding for new skills across your repository.

What is the standard YAML frontmatter format needed for skill documentation?▼

Standard YAML frontmatter for skill documentation requires name and description fields to ensure discoverability. This template generates that scaffold, enforcing required fields alongside a standardized markdown body for consistent onboarding.

Can I add optional directories like scripts and references to the skill scaffold?▼

Yes, the skill scaffold supports optional directories such as scripts, references, and assets. The template structures these folders to be populated later as needed for future resource expansion.

Does generating a skill scaffold require any external dependencies?▼

Generating a skill scaffold requires no external dependencies. The template provides a quick-start blueprint by supplying standard SKILL.md frontmatter and body directly, allowing teams to copy and populate placeholders without prerequisites.

What is the best way to standardize SKILL.md files across a repository?▼

The best way to standardize SKILL.md files is using a template that enforces required YAML frontmatter fields and provides a consistent markdown body. This quick-start blueprint ensures consistent structure and discoverability across all new skills.