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example-skill
This skill should be used when the user asks to "demonstrate skills", "show skill format", "create a skill template", or discusses skill development patterns. Provides a reference template for creating Claude Code plugin skills.
Why this skill is useful
Codifies a structured template for creating Claude Code plugin skills, which the AI could infer but now has a clear reference.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Example Skill This skill demonstrates the structure and format for Claude Code plugin skills. Overview Skills are model-invoked capabilities that Claude autonomously uses based on task context. Unlike commands (user-invoked) or agents (spawned by Claude), skills provide contextual guidance that Claude incorporates into its responses. When This Skill Applies This skill activates when the user's request involves: Creating or understanding plugin skills Skill template or reference needs Skill development patterns Skill Structure Required Files Optional Supporting Files Frontmatter Options Skills support these frontmatter fields: name (required): Skill identifier description (required): Trigger conditions - describe when Claude should use this skill version (optional): Semantic version number license (optional): License information or reference Writing Effective Descriptions The description field is crucial - it tells Claude when to invoke the skill. Good description patterns: Include: Specific trigger phrases users might say Keywords that indicate relevance Topic areas the skill covers Skill Content Guidelines 1. Clear purpose: State what the skill helps with 2. When to use: Define activation conditions 3. Structured guidance: Organize information logically 4. Actionable instructions: Provide concrete steps 5. Examples: Include practical examples when helpful Best Practices Keep skills focused on a single domain Write descriptions that clearly indicate when to activate Include reference materials in subdirectories for complex skills Test that the skill activates for expected queries Avoid overlap with other skills' trigger conditions
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/example-skill--b772a9