| name | example-standard-skill |
| description | This skill should be used when the user asks to "perform standard task", "follow best practices", "implement common pattern", or needs comprehensive guidance. Demonstrates recommended skill structure with progressive disclosure. |
| compatibility | opencode |
Example Standard Skill
When to Use This Skill
Primary Triggers (Explicit)
Use this skill when the user says:
- "perform standard task"
- "follow best practices"
- "implement common pattern"
- "show me comprehensive example"
Contextual Triggers (Implicit)
Use this skill when:
- Task requires multiple steps
- Users need both overview and detailed guidance
- Working examples would be helpful
- Domain has established patterns
Purpose
Provide comprehensive guidance for a moderately complex task that benefits from:
- Core concepts in SKILL.md
- Detailed documentation in references/
- Working examples users can copy
Core Concepts
Concept 1: Essential Pattern
The fundamental approach:
[Brief explanation of core pattern]
Key principles:
- Principle 1
- Principle 2
- Principle 3
Concept 2: Common Workflow
Standard workflow for this task:
- Preparation step
- Implementation step
- Validation step
- Iteration step
Concept 3: Best Practices
Essential best practices:
- Practice 1 - Brief explanation
- Practice 2 - Brief explanation
- Practice 3 - Brief explanation
For detailed patterns and advanced techniques, see references/.
Quick Reference
| Task | Approach |
|---|
| Common task 1 | Brief guidance |
| Common task 2 | Brief guidance |
| Common task 3 | Brief guidance |
Validation
Verify implementation by:
- Checking structure matches patterns
- Testing with provided examples
- Running validation if available
Additional Resources
Reference Files
For detailed guidance, consult:
references/detailed-guide.md - Comprehensive patterns and techniques
references/advanced-patterns.md - Advanced use cases (if needed)
references/troubleshooting.md - Common issues (if needed)
Working Examples
Complete examples in examples/:
basic-example.sh - Simple implementation
advanced-example.sh - Complex implementation (if needed)
Utility Scripts
Tools in scripts/ (if applicable):
validate.sh - Validation utility
test.sh - Testing utility
Summary
This standard skill structure provides:
- Lean SKILL.md with core concepts (1,500-2,000 words)
- Detailed documentation in references/
- Working examples users can copy
- Progressive disclosure for efficient context use
Use this structure for most OpenCode skills.