your-skill-name

name	your-skill-name
description	Clear description of what this skill does and when Cline should use it. This skill should be used when [specific trigger conditions] for [key capabilities]. Max 1024 characters.

Your Skill Name

Brief overview of the skill's purpose and capabilities. Explain what Cline can accomplish with this skill and why it exists.

When to Use This Skill

• When [specific trigger condition 1]
• When [specific trigger condition 2]
• When [specific trigger condition 3]
• When you need [key capability]

Instructions

Step 1: Initial Assessment

Before executing, evaluate the request:

• Confirm the task matches this skill's scope
• Check for prerequisites (tools, packages, access)
• Identify any constraints or special requirements

Step 2: Execution

[Detailed instructions for Cline on how to execute the skill. Be specific about: ]

• What tools or commands to use
• What order to follow
• What output format to produce
• How to handle variations in the request

Step 3: Validation

After execution, verify the output:

• Output matches the expected format
• Content is accurate and complete
• No errors or warnings remain
• User's original request is fully addressed

Best Practices

• Best practice 1: [Specific, actionable guidance]
• Best practice 2: [Specific, actionable guidance]
• Best practice 3: [Specific, actionable guidance]

Common Pitfalls

• Pitfall 1: [Description] → [How to avoid or fix]
• Pitfall 2: [Description] → [How to avoid or fix]
• Pitfall 3: [Description] → [How to avoid or fix]

Examples

Example 1: [Descriptive Title]

Input:

User asks: "[example user request]"

Output:

[What Cline should produce]

Example 2: [Descriptive Title]

Input:

User asks: "[example user request]"

Output:

[What Cline should produce]

Error Handling

If something goes wrong:

1. Missing prerequisites: Inform the user what needs to be installed and provide the installation command
2. Invalid input: Explain what valid input looks like and provide an example
3. Partial failure: Complete what's possible and clearly document what failed and why
4. Unexpected output: Describe the discrepancy and suggest next steps

Cline Workflow Notes

1. Install location: Copy this skill directory to .cline/skills/your-skill-name/ (project-level) or ~/.cline/skills/your-skill-name/ (global)
2. Activation: Cline will suggest this skill when you [describe trigger conditions]
3. Progressive loading: Only metadata loads initially; full instructions activate via use_skill when needed