example-skill

name	example-skill
description	A template skill demonstrating the expected format for agency skills
license	Proprietary
compatibility	opencode
metadata	{"category":"templates","audience":"developers"}

Overview

This is an example skill that demonstrates the expected format for agency-created skills. Use this as a template when creating new skills.

When to Use

Load this skill when you need guidance on:

• Creating new skills for the agency catalog
• Understanding the SKILL.md format
• Testing skill installation in Oodle AI

Skill Format Requirements

Frontmatter

Every skill must have YAML frontmatter with these required fields:

• name: Lowercase, hyphenated identifier (must match directory name)
• description: Brief description (1-1024 characters)

Optional fields:

• license: License type (e.g., "MIT", "Proprietary")
• compatibility: Should be "opencode"
• metadata: Additional key-value pairs

Body Content

The body should include:

1. Overview: What the skill does
2. When to Use: Conditions for loading the skill
3. Instructions: Detailed guidance for the agent

Example Usage

When an agent loads this skill, they receive all the content below the frontmatter. Structure your instructions clearly so the agent knows exactly what to do.

Best Practices

1. Keep skills focused on a single topic
2. Use clear, actionable language
3. Include examples where helpful
4. Update the description to be specific enough for agents to choose correctly