skill-template

name	skill-template
description	Template for creating new CodeHands skills. Copy this directory and fill in all sections. Use when authoring a new skill.
version	1.0.0
permissions	["fs.read"]
triggers	[{"context":"describe when this skill should activate"},{"command":"/your-command"}]
platforms	["claude-code","cursor","gemini-cli","copilot","codex","opencode","windsurf","kiro"]
dependencies	[]
model_variants	{"claude":{"enforcement_style":"human-partner collaborative"},"gemini":{"enforcement_style":"structured-checklist"},"gpt":{"enforcement_style":"directive-imperative"}}
author	your-github-username
signed	false

Overview

[1-2 sentences: What does this skill do? Why does it matter?]

When to Use

• [Positive trigger: "Use when X"]
• [Positive trigger: "Use when Y"]
• NOT for [exclusion]
• NOT for [exclusion]

Process

Phase 1: [Name]

1. [Action verb] [what to do]. [Why this matters.]
2. [Next step]. [Details.]

Phase 2: [Name]

3. [Continue numbering]. [Details.]

Common Rationalizations

Rationalization	Reality
"[Excuse agents use to skip a step]"	[Factual rebuttal explaining why the step matters]
"[Another common excuse]"	[Another rebuttal]

Red Flags

• [Observable sign the skill is being violated]
• [Another sign]

Verification

• [Exit criterion — must be verifiable with evidence]
• [Another criterion]

See Also

• codehands:[related-skill] — [Brief description]
• references/[related-reference].md — [Brief description]