example-skill
An example skill for testing and demonstration
When & Why to Use This Skill
This Claude skill serves as a foundational reference and boilerplate for developers to understand the standardized structure of skill definitions. It demonstrates the effective use of YAML frontmatter for metadata configuration and Markdown for detailed agent instructions, ensuring seamless integration of tools like the filesystem and calculator into agentic workflows.
Use Cases
- Skill Development Blueprint: Use this as a starting template to ensure new Claude skills follow the correct directory structure and metadata standards.
- Instructional Testing: Verify that an agent can correctly parse YAML frontmatter and execute multi-step instructions defined in a Markdown body.
- Resource Organization: Learn how to properly categorize and reference external scripts, documentation, and assets within a skill package for better maintainability.
| name | example-skill |
|---|---|
| description | An example skill for testing and demonstration |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | AgentSkills.NET |
Example Skill
This is an example skill that demonstrates the structure of a skill definition.
Instructions
When this skill is activated, the agent should:
- Read the skill metadata to understand its purpose
- Parse the YAML frontmatter for configuration
- Load these instructions from the Markdown body
- Access any resources in the skill directory if needed
Usage
This skill is intended for testing and demonstration purposes. It shows:
- YAML frontmatter with metadata
- Markdown body with instructions
- Proper structure for skill definitions
Resources
Skills may include additional resources in subdirectories:
scripts/- For script files (not executed by default)references/- For reference documentationassets/- For any other supporting files