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template-skill

Create new Skill units with frontmatter and structured sections.

27|1|Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#template#skill#instructions#frontmatter#agent-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Codeminer42/skills --skill template-skill-codeminer42
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/Codeminer42/skills/tree/main/_template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Codeminer42/skills --skill template-skill-codeminer42

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This template provides a reusable skeleton to accelerate creating new Skill units, enabling teams to bootstrap capabilities quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter-driven metadata (name, description, license, and optional metadata) that makes discovery consistent.
  • A structured Instructions section and Examples section that agents can load into context.
  • Optional directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) that can be populated as the skill evolves.

Quick Start

Edit the SKILL.md frontmatter and flesh out the Instructions, Examples, and Gotchas sections to fit your use case.

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 reusable AI agent skill template with frontmatter?▼

An agent skill template provides a reusable skeleton with frontmatter fields like name and description, plus structured Instructions, Examples, and Gotchas sections that agents load into context to execute tasks.

What sections are required when building instructions for agent skills?▼

Required sections for agent skills include Instructions, Examples, and Gotchas, alongside frontmatter fields for name and description. Optional directories like scripts/, references/, and assets/ can be added as the skill evolves.

How do I bootstrap new capabilities for AI agents quickly?▼

You bootstrap new capabilities quickly by applying a reusable skeleton template that provides frontmatter fields and structural sections, accelerating the creation of new skill units for AI agents.

Can I use optional directories like scripts and references in my skill template?▼

Yes, you can populate optional directories including scripts/, references/, and assets/ within your skill template. These directories allow you to expand the skill's resources as its capabilities evolve over time.

What is the best way to structure frontmatter metadata for skill discovery?▼

The best way to structure frontmatter metadata for skill discovery is to define required fields like name and description, alongside optional metadata, ensuring consistent discovery across the platform.

Are there limitations to what a basic skill template can automate?▼

A basic skill template provides a structural skeleton rather than advanced automation logic. It covers frontmatter, instructional content, and optional resources, but requires you to manually flesh out the Instructions and Examples sections to fit your use case.

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