| 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:
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:
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:
- Missing prerequisites: Inform the user what needs to be installed and provide the installation command
- Invalid input: Explain what valid input looks like and provide an example
- Partial failure: Complete what's possible and clearly document what failed and why
- Unexpected output: Describe the discrepancy and suggest next steps
Cline Workflow Notes
- Install location: Copy this skill directory to
.cline/skills/your-skill-name/ (project-level) or ~/.cline/skills/your-skill-name/ (global)
- Activation: Cline will suggest this skill when you [describe trigger conditions]
- Progressive loading: Only metadata loads initially; full instructions activate via
use_skill when needed
