Package any software artifact as a Homebrew cask with a custom tap, dependency resolution, postflight hooks, and automated version bumps via GitHub Actions. Use when you want to make something installable via brew install --cask, ship a VS Code/Cursor extension with Brew, or add Homebrew distribution to a project.

2026-04-050

name	example-skill
description	Example skill demonstrating the SKILL.md format. Use this as a template when creating new skills for Cursor agents.

Example Skill

This file demonstrates the structure and conventions for a Cursor agent skill.

When This Skill Is Invoked

Skills are invoked when the agent determines the task matches the skill's description. The agent reads this file and follows the instructions within.

Skill Structure

A skill lives in a folder under .cursor/skills-cursor/ (user-level) or .cursor/skills/ (project-level):

.cursor/skills/
  my-skill/
    SKILL.md        # Required: skill definition and instructions
    templates/      # Optional: template files the skill may use

Instructions for the Agent

When this skill is invoked:

Identify the user's goal from the conversation context.
Gather any required information using the AskQuestion tool.
Execute the task following the patterns and constraints defined in this file.

Best Practices

Keep skills focused on a single capability.
Include concrete examples of inputs and outputs.
Define clear steps the agent should follow.
Specify what tools the agent should use (Read, Write, Shell, etc.).
Note any prerequisites or constraints.