template-skill

To create an agent skill with YAML frontmatter, use a standardized template that defines required metadata fields like name and description, followed by a clear instruction body specifying the exact steps the AI should follow during activation.

The best way to document a new AI skill for repository discovery is to create a SKILL.md root file containing standardized YAML frontmatter for consistent metadata extraction and a placeholder body for writing operational instructions.

Standardize operational instructions for automation scaffolding by applying a consistent skill template that separates discovery metadata in YAML frontmatter from concrete step-by-step activation behavior in the markdown body.

Yes, you can use this skill template for recurring developer productivity tasks like generating boilerplate or scaffolding features, as it provides a standardized entry point to define what the skill does and how it should be used.

The limitation of using a basic skill template is that it requires a SKILL.md root file with at least name and description frontmatter and a clear instruction body, meaning it cannot hijack unrelated behavior or operate without this standardized file structure.