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template-skill

Provides a placeholder SKILL.md scaffold for authoring new skill units.

1|Updated May 6, 2026
Search Tags:#template#boilerplate#scaffold#skill authoring#frontmatter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/surfingalien/FinSurfing --skill template-skill-surfingalien
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/surfingalien/FinSurfing/tree/main/Downloads/FinSurfing/.agents/skills/template-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/surfingalien/FinSurfing --skill template-skill-surfingalien

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? This Skill serves as a starting scaffold for authors who need to create a new skill unit but have not yet defined its instructions, giving them the required frontmatter structure to begin. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Frontmatter Scaffold: Ships with the mandatory name and description YAML fields required for skill discovery. - Instruction Placeholder: Contains an empty Markdown body section where operational instructions are inserted. - Use Case: A developer setting up a new skill in a repository copies this template, replaces the placeholder description, and writes the activation instructions in the body. ## Quick Start Replace the placeholder name and description in the SKILL.md frontmatter and write the skill instructions below the heading.

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 from a template?▼

Copy the template directory, then edit the SKILL.md frontmatter to set a unique name and a description of when the skill should be used. Write the operational instructions in the Markdown body below the frontmatter.

What fields are required in SKILL.md frontmatter?▼

The frontmatter must define at least a name and a description for the skill to be discoverable. The Markdown body after the frontmatter holds the instructions loaded when the skill activates.

Can a skill include scripts and reference files?▼

Yes, a skill may include optional scripts, references, and assets directories alongside SKILL.md. Scripts run for deterministic tasks, references provide in-depth reading, and assets store document information.

Why is my skill not being discovered?▼

Discovery fails when SKILL.md is missing at the skill root or the frontmatter lacks a name or description. Verify the file exists, the YAML delimiters are correct, and both required fields are populated.

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