template-skill

Initialize new skills with a standardized SKILL.md template.

29|15|Updated Oct 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex --skill template-skill-nickcrew
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex/tree/main/skills/template-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex --skill template-skill-nickcrew

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a ready-made skeleton to bootstrap new Claude Skills, ensuring consistent metadata, structure, and activation steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized structure: Pre-filled SKILL.md with mandatory fields (name, description) and optional sections.
  • Onboarding acceleration: Reduces setup time for new skills.
  • Use Case: When starting a new Skill, clone this template and customize it to your needs.

Quick Start

Copy this template into a new skill folder, replace the placeholders with your skill's name and description, and add your instructions below.

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 skill with consistent structure and metadata?

Use this template-skill to scaffold new skills with standardized structure. It provides a pre-filled SKILL.md with mandatory fields like name and description, plus conventions for Output Format directives and front-matter headers, ensuring every skill you initialize follows the same conventions and reduces setup time.

What should a skill template include for proper initialization?

A skill template requires a front-matter header with name and description fields, an explicit Output Format directive that emits valid JSON, and a minimal scaffold ready for skill-specific logic. This template-skill provides all three components, establishing the baseline structure every new skill needs.

How do I avoid inconsistent metadata across multiple skills?

Clone this template during skill creation workflows to enforce consistent naming conventions, description formats, and output structure across your skill library. The standardized skeleton eliminates ad-hoc variations and makes skills interoperable.

Can I customize this template for my specific skill requirements?

Yes. Replace the placeholder name and description with your skill's details, then populate the scaffold with your skill-specific logic below the template structure. The mandatory fields and Output Format directive remain unchanged to preserve consistency.

What's the quickest way to onboard a new skill into production?

Copy this template into a new skill folder, customize the name and description fields, and add your processing logic to the scaffold. This approach accelerates onboarding by eliminating the need to design metadata and structure from scratch.