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template-skill

Scaffold Skill Unit directories with a minimal SKILL.md template.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#template#scaffold#metadata#skill#developer#windsurf
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rizaldiem/digital-invitation-web_V2 --skill template-skill-rizaldiem
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/rizaldiem/digital-invitation-web_V2/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/template-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rizaldiem/digital-invitation-web_V2 --skill template-skill-rizaldiem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a minimal, consistent Skill Unit template to ensure authors include the required SKILL.md frontmatter and operational instructions so skills are discoverable and correctly structured.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Entry Point: Supplies a SKILL.md with required name and description frontmatter for discovery.
  • Guided Authoring: Offers a placeholder for the operational instructions that will be loaded into context when the skill is activated.
  • Use Case: Developers creating or onboarding new Skills can use this template to avoid missing metadata and to speed up authoring of additional scripts or references.

Quick Start

Create a new skill named email-summarizer with a concise description and instructions to summarize incoming emails.

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 Skill unit with the correct SKILL.md metadata?▼

To scaffold a new Skill unit, use a template that generates a minimal SKILL.md file containing required frontmatter like name and description, ensuring the skill is discoverable and correctly structured for activation.

What is the required frontmatter for a SKILL.md file during skill development?▼

The required frontmatter for a SKILL.md file includes the name and description fields, which are necessary for skill discovery and proper loading into context when the skill is activated during authoring workflows.

Can I include optional scripts and reference files when creating a Skill Unit?▼

Yes, you can include optional scripts, references, and assets when creating a Skill Unit, allowing you to extend functionality without declaring external dependencies within the SKILL.md template structure.

Does this template skill work for onboarding new skills in Windsurf?▼

Yes, this template skill works for onboarding new skills in Windsurf by providing a standardized entry point that ensures authors include required metadata and operational instructions during skill development and authoring workflows.

What's the best way to ensure my custom skills are discoverable and correctly structured?▼

The best way to ensure skills are discoverable is to use a standardized template that enforces required SKILL.md frontmatter, providing consistent structure and metadata for discovery across skill development workflows.

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