example-skill

# Example Skill This skill demonstrates the structure and format for Claude Code plugin skills. ## Overview Skills are model-invoked capabilities that Claude autonomously uses based on task context. Unlike commands (user-invoked) or agents (spawned by Claude), skills provide contextual guidance that Claude incorporates into its responses. ## When This Skill Applies This skill activates when the user's request involves: - Creating or understanding plugin skills - Skill template or reference needs - Skill development patterns ## Skill Structure ### Required Files ``` skills/ └── skill-name/ └── SKILL.md # Main skill definition (required) ``` ### Optional Supporting Files ``` skills/ └── skill-name/ ├── SKILL.md # Main skill definition ├── README.md # Additional documentation ├── references/ # Reference materials │ └── patterns.md ├── examples/ # Example files │ └── sample.md └── scripts/ # Helper scripts └── helper.sh ``` ## Frontmatter Options Skills support these frontmatter fields: - **name** (required): Skill identifier - **description** (required): Trigger conditions - describe when Claude should use this skill - **version** (optional): Semantic version number - **license** (optional): License information or reference ## Writing Effective Descriptions The description field is crucial - it tells Claude when to invoke the skill. **Good description patterns:** ```yaml description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "specific phrase", "another phrase", mentions "keyword", or discusses topic-area. ``` **Include:** - Specific trigger phrases users might say - Keywords that indicate relevance - Topic areas the skill covers ## Skill Content Guidelines 1. **Clear purpose**: State what the skill helps with 2. **When to use**: Define activation conditions 3. **Structured guidance**: Organize information logically 4. **Actionable instructions**: Provide concrete steps 5. **Examples**: Include practical examples when helpful ## Best Practices - Keep skills focused on a single domain - Write descriptions that clearly indicate when to activate - Include reference materials in subdirectories for complex skills - Test that the skill activates for expected queries - Avoid overlap with other skills' trigger conditions