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Provides a starter template for authoring new AI agent skill units.

3|Updated Mar 20, 2026
Search Tags:#boilerplate#skill authoring#skill template#agent configuration#frontmatter#marketplace metadata
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ceasarXuu/AstartesSkills --skill your-skill-name-ceasarxuu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: your-skill-name
Source: https://github.com/ceasarXuu/AstartesSkills/tree/main/skills/_templates/basic-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ceasarXuu/AstartesSkills --skill your-skill-name-ceasarxuu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? New skill authors often struggle with the required structure of a skill unit, including the SKILL.md frontmatter format, marketplace metadata, and agent configuration files. This template provides a ready-to-copy starting point that follows the expected conventions. ## Core Features & Use Cases - SKILL.md Skeleton: Includes the mandatory YAML frontmatter with name and description fields plus a structured body covering purpose, workflow, and references. - Marketplace Metadata: Ships an openai-compatible.json market file with release, publisher, and source fields ready to customize. - Agent Configuration: Provides an agents/openai.yaml file with display name, short description, and default prompt placeholders. - Use Case: A developer creating a new skill for the AstartesSkills repository copies this template directory, renames it, and fills in the placeholder values to produce a publishable skill. ## Quick Start Copy this template directory and ask the agent to help you fill in the SKILL.md frontmatter and workflow sections for your new skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about your-skill-name

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a new skill for an AI coding agent?▼

Copy this template directory, rename it to your skill identifier, and edit the SKILL.md frontmatter with a unique name and description. Then fill in the purpose and workflow sections with your skill's actual instructions.

What is required in a SKILL.md file?▼

A SKILL.md file must contain YAML frontmatter with at least a name and description field, followed by a Markdown body with operational instructions. The frontmatter enables discovery while the body is loaded into context when the skill activates.

When should I add scripts or references directories to a skill?▼

Add a scripts directory only when deterministic execution beats rewriting code in context, and a references directory only when extra documentation materially improves results. The template explicitly recommends keeping these optional.

What is the openai-compatible.json market file used for?▼

The market file stores marketplace publishing metadata including display name, release version, publisher, and source repository path. You customize its placeholder values before publishing the skill to a marketplace.

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