template-skill

Provides a placeholder SKILL.md scaffold for authoring new Claude Code skills.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026

Search Tags:#template #claude code #boilerplate #scaffold #skill authoring #frontmatter

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-skills --skill template-skill-clay-hhk

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-skills/tree/main/template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-skills --skill template-skill-clay-hhk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Starting a new Claude Code skill from scratch requires knowing the mandatory SKILL.md structure, including the YAML frontmatter with name and description fields. This template gives authors a minimal, valid starting point so the skill is immediately discoverable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Valid Skeleton: Ships a SKILL.md with the required YAML frontmatter (name and description) already in place. - Authoring Guidance: Placeholder text marks exactly where to write the skill description and operational instructions. - Use Case: A developer creating a new skill copies this directory, replaces the placeholder name and description, and fills in the instruction body to produce a working skill. ## Quick Start Copy this template directory and replace the placeholder name, description, and instructions to define my new skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about template-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a new Claude Code skill from scratch?▼

Copy this template directory, then edit SKILL.md to replace the placeholder name and description in the YAML frontmatter. Write your operational instructions in the Markdown body below the frontmatter, and the skill becomes discoverable.

What fields are required in a SKILL.md file?▼

A valid SKILL.md requires YAML frontmatter containing at least a name and a description field. The Markdown body after the frontmatter holds the instructions loaded when the skill activates.

Can I add scripts or references to a skill built from this template?▼

Yes. You can add optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories alongside SKILL.md. Scripts run for deterministic tasks, references provide in-depth reading material, and assets store documents used by the skill.

Why is my skill not being discovered by Claude Code?▼

Discovery fails when SKILL.md is missing, misnamed, or lacks valid YAML frontmatter with name and description. Verify the file sits at the skill directory root and the frontmatter block is properly delimited with triple dashes.