template-research

Evaluate reusable template candidates and recommend reuse, adaptation, or creation.

Updated Sep 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rickvang/Persona-Library --skill template-research-rickvang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: template-research
Source: https://github.com/rickvang/Persona-Library/tree/main/.agents/skills/template-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rickvang/Persona-Library --skill template-research-rickvang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Teams often create new templates from scratch without checking whether a reusable starting artifact already exists, leading to duplicated effort and inconsistent structures. This Skill researches the live Template catalog and external sources before any new template is created, then recommends the right course of action. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Catalog-First Search: Compares existing Template candidates by purpose, category, use-when conditions, source path, entrypoint, status, and supporting evidence. - Source Verification: Verifies an external candidate's actual repository path, entrypoint, and revision before treating its source as verified, avoiding false assumptions about availability. - Proposal-First Recommendations: Recommends reuse, adaptation, local creation, or a new canonical Template identity without silently creating records or starter files. - Use Case: Before scaffolding a new project status report format, run this Skill to check whether an existing catalog Template fits, and receive an evidence-backed recommendation with an explicit boundary between reusable structure and project-specific content. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to research whether an existing reusable template fits your task before creating a new one, and to propose reuse, adaptation, or local creation.

Frequently Asked Questions about template-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a reusable template already exists before creating one?▼

Search the live Template catalog first and compare candidates by purpose, category, use-when conditions, source path, entrypoint, status, and evidence. The Skill then recommends reuse, adaptation, local creation, or a new canonical Template identity.

How to verify an external template source is real and accessible?▼

Verify the candidate's actual repository path, entrypoint, and revision before calling its source verified. Repository existence alone is not evidence that an individual Template exists or that the current runtime can access it.

What is the difference between a Template and an Operating Pack?▼

A Template defines what to start from, providing reusable structure for an artifact. An Operating Pack governs how work is done, including operating rules and professional judgment, and its rules must not be turned into Template content.

When should a project-specific template stay local instead of being cataloged?▼

Keep a project-specific Template local until evidence supports broader reuse and an authorized promotion occurs. The Skill separates reusable structure from project-specific content and only proposes canonical cataloging when justified.

Does template research automatically create template records or starter files?▼

No. The Skill is proposal-first and never silently creates a Template record, starter files, or an external artifact. It returns a recommendation with an evidence ledger, limitations, and next action for human decision.