doc-template-creator

name	doc-template-creator
description	Create or optimize Dogent document templates in the standard template-skill directory format. Use whenever the user asks to create a new document template, improve an existing template, restructure template metadata, or rewrite template guidance for Dogent's `.dogent/templates`, `~/.dogent/templates`, or built-in `dogent/templates` locations.

Doc Template Creator

Create or optimize Dogent document templates as skill-style directories.

Scope Rules

• Default to workspace scope: .dogent/templates/<name>/.
• Use global scope only when the user explicitly asks for a reusable global template: ~/.dogent/templates/<name>/.
• Use the built-in package templates under dogent/templates/<name>/ only when the task explicitly targets a built-in template.

Required Output Structure

Every template must use this structure:

<template-root>/
├── SKILL.md
├── templates/         # optional but recommended
├── examples/          # optional
└── assets/            # optional

• SKILL.md must contain YAML frontmatter.
• Put the human-readable summary in YAML frontmatter, especially name and description.
• Use SKILL.md as the human-facing entry point that explains the template's purpose, background, key precautions, and the meaning of the companion files.
• Put reusable output-structure references in templates/*.md.
• Put sample outputs in examples/.
• Put required multimedia assets in assets/, and reference them clearly from SKILL.md.
• If the user supplies @file references or @@template references in the brief, treat them as important source context for designing the new template.

SKILL.md Rules

• Frontmatter must include:
  • name
  • description
• Keep the YAML description concise because Dogent uses it for template selection summaries.
• Write description as a single-line scalar on the same line as description:. Do not place the value on the next line and do not use block-scalar YAML for this field.
• Keep a title and ## Introduction section for human readers so the entry point clearly communicates purpose, background, and precautions.
• The body after that should contain the real operational guidance because Dogent strips the leading title/introduction block before injecting the template into prompts.
• Add a short section that lists the key files under templates/, examples/, and assets/ so readers know how to use them.

Output Format Example

Use this pattern unless the user has a better reason to vary it:

---
name: consultant_proposal
description: Consultant proposal template for project scoping and commercial terms.
---

# Consultant Proposal

## Introduction
- Purpose:
- Background:
- Precautions:

## Writing Requirements
- ...

## Companion Files
- `templates/proposal_structure.md`: ...
- `examples/sample_proposal.md`: ...

And the reusable structure file should usually live in:

templates/proposal_structure.md

Create Workflow

1. Infer a stable template key from the user's request.
2. Create the target template directory if missing.
3. Write SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter plus the main writing guidance and companion-file references.
4. Add templates/*.md for reusable output structures.
5. Add examples/ and assets/ only when they add concrete value.
6. Keep the result focused on document-writing behavior rather than generic prompt boilerplate.

Optimize Workflow

1. Read the existing template files first.
2. Preserve the template key and existing useful structure unless the user asks for a rename or restructure.
3. Improve YAML summary metadata when the current description is weak or missing.
4. Refine the actionable writing guidance in the body and any templates/, examples/, or assets/ references.
5. Do not convert the template back into the legacy flat .md format.

Quality Bar

• Keep the YAML summary short and selection-friendly.
• Keep the body operational: audience, usage scenarios, writing rules, output structure, and constraints.
• Avoid duplicating the same guidance in both SKILL.md and templates/.
• Prefer clear document structure examples when the template has a strong expected output shape.
• When the user gives source files or template references, incorporate them explicitly instead of ignoring them.