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Documents coding techniques as reference guides with frontmatter metadata.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill your-skill-name-kebab-case
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: your-skill-name-kebab-case
Source: https://github.com/paulingham/.claude/tree/main/templates/skill-reference
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill your-skill-name-kebab-case

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reference skills provide a minimal, reusable surface to document techniques or guides without wiring into the pipeline, helping teams share best practices quickly. The frontmatter-based discovery enables simple cataloging and consistent discovery across tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightweight frontmatter: only name and description, no pipeline-specific fields.
  • Reusable guidance: acts as a canonical reference for developers and AI agents.
  • Catalog-friendly: easy to include in a centralized skill repository for quick lookup.

Quick Start

Copy this template into skills/<your-skill-name>/SKILL.md and fill in the name and description in the frontmatter.

Frequently Asked Questions about your-skill-name-kebab-case

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create reference documentation for onboarding developers?

To create reference documentation for onboarding developers, use a lightweight SKILL.md template with frontmatter containing name and description, supporting optional scripts, references, and assets directories.

What is the best way to document clean-code techniques for my team?

Documenting clean-code techniques is best handled by creating concise, shareable reference skills that act as a canonical guide for developers and AI agents without wiring into the pipeline.

Does reference documentation require frontmatter?

Yes, reference documentation requires frontmatter, but only a lightweight structure mandating the name and description fields to enable simple cataloging and consistent discovery across tools.

Can I use a skills catalog to share architect guides and style rules?

Yes, you can use a skills catalog to share architect guides and style rules by copying the template into skills/<your-skill-name>/SKILL.md, making it discoverable via frontmatter.

When should I not use frontmatter-based skills for knowledge sharing?

You should not use frontmatter-based reference skills for knowledge sharing when your documentation requires wiring into the pipeline or needs pipeline-specific fields beyond basic cataloging.