template-skill

Create standardized Claude skill skeletons with SKILL.md frontmatter.

Updated Jan 23, 2026

Search Tags:#template #ai #claude #scaffold #yaml #skill #frontmatter

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/LisaPullman/foxai_skills --skill template-skill-lisapullman

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Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/LisaPullman/foxai_skills/tree/main/template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LisaPullman/foxai_skills --skill template-skill-lisapullman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a standardized skeleton for creating new skills, including YAML frontmatter and an entry point for instructions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Standardized frontmatter with name and description for discovery
Optional resources directories (scripts, references, assets) support extension points
Quick scaffolding for new Claude skills to improve onboarding and documentation

Quick Start

Replace the placeholder values in SKILL.md with your skill's name, description, and operational instructions.

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 skill with standardized YAML frontmatter?▼

To create a new Claude skill, you use a standardized skeleton that includes mandatory YAML frontmatter for name and description, plus an entry point for instructions, ensuring valid skill discovery.

What is the required structure for a valid Claude skill unit?▼

A valid Claude skill unit requires a root-level SKILL.md file containing the skill's name and description, along with optional directories for scripts, references, and assets to support extension points.

How do I scaffold a new skill quickly for team onboarding?▼

You scaffold a new skill quickly by replacing placeholder values in a standardized SKILL.md skeleton, enabling rapid deployment, discovery, and onboarding of new capabilities across projects.

Do I need any dependencies or scripts to start scaffolding a skill?▼

No dependencies are required to start scaffolding a skill. The skeleton provides a root-level SKILL.md with mandatory frontmatter, while scripts, references, and assets directories remain entirely optional.

What's the best way to organize resources when building an AI skill?▼

The best way to organize resources is by utilizing optional scripts, references, and assets directories within the skill's root, providing structured extension points for operational instructions and assets.

Why does my Claude skill need frontmatter for discovery?▼

Claude skills need standardized frontmatter for discovery because it establishes the name and description metadata required to identify, onboard, and deploy new capabilities across project environments.