template-skill

To create a custom Claude skill, you customize the SKILL.md frontmatter by filling in the name, description, and instruction body to define how Claude operates. This provides a minimal, adaptable skill skeleton for specific tasks.

A SKILL.md frontmatter is the required metadata block at the root directory containing name and description. You need it to create a valid Skill unit and expose the intended activation guidance for your catalog.

You add scripts and references by placing optional components in the skill directory. The skill assesses the directory for these assets and compiles metadata including tagline, category, keywords, and dependencies automatically.

Yes, you can use this skill skeleton for cataloging custom instructions. It provides a ready-to-customize entry for your skills catalog, enabling you to define new behaviors by editing the SKILL.md.

Yes, the skill checks for security risks. It flags any detected security risks in scripts or instructions and reports them with a clear toxic_reason if applicable during the metadata compilation process.

The limitation of this basic skill template is its minimal implementation depth. It provides only a starter scaffold without complex internal reasoning, requiring you to manually define the operational instructions and logic.