template-skill

Name: template-skill
Availability: InStock
Author: hacket

Generate a Claude Skill skeleton with frontmatter and guidance body.

38|6|Updated Aug 4, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #template #documentation #scaffold #yaml #skill

Ready to run

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

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This template skill provides a minimal, ready-to-use skeleton for creating new Claude Skills, enabling teams to bootstrap metadata consistently.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frontmatter scaffold: automatically provides a name and description in YAML
Instruction body placeholder: gives a ready area to add operational guidance
Consistent structure: ensures new skills follow the same discovery format

Quick Start

Create a new skill directory under .claude/skills, copy this template, and replace the frontmatter name and description with your own.

Frequently Asked Questions about template-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I scaffold a new Claude Skill with the correct YAML frontmatter?▼

To scaffold a Claude Skill, create a new directory under .claude/skills, copy this template, and replace the YAML frontmatter name and description fields to ensure consistent discovery and activation across deployments.

What structure does a Claude Skill skeleton need for proper discovery?▼

A Claude Skill skeleton requires YAML frontmatter with name and description fields, a descriptive body for operational guidance, and placeholders for tagging, dependencies, and safety metadata to conform to the standard discovery format.

Can I use a template to bootstrap skill metadata consistently for my software team?▼

Yes, this template provides a minimal skeleton designed for software teams to bootstrap skill metadata consistently, ensuring all new modular skills follow the exact same discovery and activation format.

What is the best way to create a ready-to-use Claude Skill unit?▼

The best way to create a Claude Skill unit is to use a scaffold template that automatically provides required frontmatter and an instruction body placeholder, giving you a consistent structural starting point.

Do I need to manually add safety metadata and dependencies when generating a Claude Skill?▼

No, the generated skill skeleton includes ready placeholders for tagging, dependencies, and safety metadata, allowing you to simply replace the placeholder values with your specific operational requirements.

Why does my new Claude Skill fail to activate during deployment?▼

A Claude Skill may fail to activate if its structure lacks required fields; using a scaffold template ensures the inclusion of mandatory frontmatter like name and description, preventing discovery inconsistencies across deployments.