using-templates

Apply workflow templates to automate common automation tasks.

218|6|Updated Nov 8, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mbruhler/claude-orchestration --skill using-templates
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: using-templates
Source: https://github.com/mbruhler/claude-orchestration/tree/main/skills/using-templates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mbruhler/claude-orchestration --skill using-templates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Starting complex automation from scratch can be daunting and time-consuming. This skill provides a library of pre-built, proven workflow templates, allowing you to quickly deploy and customize solutions for common scenarios without reinventing the wheel.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template Discovery: Easily list and view available workflow templates for various categories like development, testing, deployment, and data processing.
  • Effortless Customization: Modify templates using parameter substitution, adding/removing steps, or inserting review checkpoints to perfectly fit your specific needs.
  • Reusable Solutions: Save your customized workflows as new templates, building a personalized library of automation solutions for your team.
  • Use Case: You need to set up a Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow. Instead of designing it from scratch, you can use the tdd-implementation.flow template, customize it with your specific agents, and quickly get started.

Quick Start

Show me the available workflow templates for development.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-templates

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I quickly set up a workflow without building it from scratch?

Workflow templates provide pre-built, proven automation solutions you can deploy instantly. Use template discovery to list available options for your use case, then customize parameters, steps, or checkpoints to match your specific needs without reinventing the workflow.

Can I customize workflow templates with my own parameters and steps?

Yes, templates support full customization through parameter substitution, step modifications, and checkpoint insertions. After selecting a template, edit its structure to fit your requirements, then save the customized version as a new reusable template for your team.

Where are workflow templates stored and how do I access them?

Templates are organized across project-local, global, and built-in example repositories with local templates taking precedence. You can discover, list, and view templates from any source, then execute or customize them directly within your workflow automation.

How do I save a customized workflow as a reusable template?

After modifying a template to fit your needs, save it to project-specific, user-global, or plugin-example directories. Your customized workflows become part of a personalized automation library that teammates can discover and reuse across projects.

What workflow scenarios do templates cover?

Templates address common automation tasks including development, testing, deployment, and CI/CD workflows. Examples like TDD implementation templates let you apply industry-standard patterns to your specific agents and tools without designing workflows from scratch.

Can I use templates to enforce consistent automation structure across my team?

Yes, templates enforce workflow structure and support saving to shared directories, enabling team-wide consistency. By building a centralized template library with validated patterns, you standardize automation practices while allowing necessary customization per project.