template-skill

Scaffold new Claude skills from a SKILL.md template with setup steps.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhaoxuanZzz/skills --skill template-skill-zhaoxuanzzz
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Skill: template-skill
Source: https://github.com/zhaoxuanZzz/skills/tree/main/template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhaoxuanZzz/skills --skill template-skill-zhaoxuanzzz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides users to scaffold and standardize new Claude skills by providing a SKILL.md template and setup steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template-driven scaffold: Provides a ready-to-use SKILL.md frontmatter skeleton to kick off skill development.
  • Standardized metadata: Enforces a consistent name and description for discovery and activation contexts.
  • Guided workflow: Includes clear steps for adding optional resources (scripts/, references/, assets/) as needed.

Use Case: A team wants to onboard new contributors; they copy the template into a new skill directory, update the frontmatter, and begin implementing the body instructions.

Quick Start

  1. Copy the template SKILL.md from the template directory into your new skill folder.
  2. Update the YAML frontmatter with the proper name and description for your skill.
  3. Add optional folders like scripts/, references/, or assets/ as required by your skill.
  4. Validate the new skill against your project guidelines.

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 Claude skill using a template?

To scaffold a new Claude skill, copy the template SKILL.md into a new directory, update the YAML frontmatter with a name and description, and add optional folders like scripts/ or references/ as needed. This generates a ready-to-activate skill unit.

What is the standard frontmatter format for Claude skill creation?

The standard frontmatter for skill creation is a YAML skeleton provided in the template SKILL.md, ensuring consistent name and description metadata for proper discovery and activation contexts within the workflow.

Can I include external scripts and references when standardizing skill documentation?

Yes, you can include external scripts and references when standardizing skill documentation. The template workflow guides you to add optional directories such as scripts/, references/, and assets/ to support your instructional content.

Does the skill scaffolding process require any specific dependencies?

No, the skill scaffolding process requires no specific dependencies. It provides a minimal, standardized workflow driven by a simple SKILL.md template to generate ready-to-activate skill units without external tooling.

What is the best way to onboard contributors to a standardized skill workflow?

The best way to onboard contributors to a standardized skill workflow is having them copy the template SKILL.md, update the frontmatter, and begin implementing body instructions, ensuring consistent instructional content across the team.

When should I not use a template for skill scaffolding?

You should not use a template for skill scaffolding if your project requires highly customized metadata structures or non-standard instructional content that falls outside the minimal, standardized workflow enforced by the template.