template-skill

Creates a reusable SKILL.md scaffold and directory layout for new skills.

1|Updated Jan 29, 2026

Search Tags:#template #boilerplate #scaffold #metadata #skill #SKILL.md

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/yugasun/skills --skill template-skill-yugasun

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/yugasun/skills/tree/main/template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yugasun/skills --skill template-skill-yugasun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill template provides a ready-to-use blueprint for creating new skills, reducing setup time and ensuring consistent structure across implementations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Template scaffolding: Provides a standard directory layout and a SKILL.md skeleton for new skills.
Guidance & consistency: Ensures required fields are present and helps maintain uniform metadata.
Use Case: When starting a new project, copy this template and fill in the specific name, description, and instructions.

Quick Start

Copy this template directory, rename it, and replace the placeholder frontmatter with your skill's name and description. Then customize the body with concrete instructions.

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 with a standard directory layout?▼

To scaffold a new skill, copy this template directory, rename it, and replace the placeholder frontmatter in the SKILL.md file with your specific metadata to generate a clean directory layout.

What is a SKILL.md scaffold and why do I need it for skill development?▼

A SKILL.md scaffold is a reusable blueprint that standardizes frontmatter and aligns usage guidance with operational instructions, needed to reduce setup time and ensure consistent structure across implementations.

Do I need external dependencies to create a SKILL.md scaffold?▼

No external dependencies are required to create a SKILL.md scaffold; it only requires a properly structured SKILL.md file and a minimal directory layout to satisfy the Skill Unit criteria.

How do I standardize frontmatter metadata when building a new skill?▼

You standardize frontmatter metadata by copying the template directory and replacing the placeholder fields with your skill's name, description, and instructions, ensuring required fields are present.

What's the best way to onboard new skill authors into a project?▼

The best way to onboard new skill authors is providing a ready-to-use blueprint that aligns usage guidance with operational instructions, ensuring they maintain uniform metadata and structure from the start.

Are there limitations to using a template boilerplate for skill creation?▼

The template boilerplate covers onboarding, frontmatter standardization, and directory layout, but requires you to manually customize the body with concrete instructions to make the skill fully operational.