example-skill

name	example-skill
description	A simple example skill demonstrating the basic structure of Trae Skills. Use this when users want to understand how to create custom skills for Trae AI.
license	MIT

Example Skill

This skill demonstrates the proper structure of Trae Skills based on the official Anthropics Skills format.

About This Skill

This is a simple example skill that shows how to create custom skills for Trae AI. Skills are modular, self-contained packages that extend Trae's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.

Usage

@example-skill

When to Use

• When users ask about Trae Skills structure
• When users want to create their own custom skills
• When users need an example of a properly formatted SKILL.md file

Core Structure

A proper Trae Skill consists of:

1. YAML Frontmatter (required)

   • name: Unique identifier for the skill
   • description: What the skill does and when to use it
   • license: Optional license information

2. Markdown Body (required)

   • Skill documentation and instructions
   • Usage examples
   • Guidelines for the AI

3. Bundled Resources (optional)

   • scripts/: Executable code for reliable tasks
   • references/: Documentation for AI reference
   • assets/: Files used in output

Example Usage

User: How do I create a Trae Skill?
Trae: I can help you create a Trae Skill. Let me show you an example structure...

Output Format

A detailed explanation of Trae Skills with a sample SKILL.md template that users can customize for their own needs.