template-skill

Creating a valid AI skill directory requires SKILL.md frontmatter containing name and description fields to define the discovery configuration and entry point.

Start authoring a new skill by using a markdown template to generate a standardized SKILL.md file, which provides the required metadata structure and an instruction area for future workflows.

This skill template is designed for basic implementation depth with no dependencies, making it suitable for starting skill definitions rather than configuring complex workflows with external components.

A skill template provides the standardized starting point with required metadata fields, whereas a fully developed custom skill includes specialized capabilities and operational workflows built within the instruction area.

You need to define skill metadata before adding specialized capabilities when creating a new skill directory that requires a valid discovery configuration to be recognized by the system.

Custom skill discovery fails without proper frontmatter because the SKILL.md file must contain the required name and description fields to establish a valid entry point for the system.