skill-archetypes

name	skill-archetypes
description	Four common skill archetypes with structure templates - CLI reference, methodology, safety/security, and orchestration. Use when creating new skills to select appropriate structure.

Skill Archetypes

Identify which archetype fits best and follow its structure.

1. CLI Reference Skill

For tools, CLIs, APIs. Structure by operations, minimize prose.

## Authentication
[How to authenticate]

## Core Operations
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `tool init` | Initialize project |
| `tool run` | Execute task |

## Common Workflows
[Task-oriented examples]

Examples: kamal-coder, wrangler-coder, gh-cli

2. Methodology Skill

For development practices, workflows, philosophies.

## Core Philosophy
[Why this approach matters - 2-3 sentences max]

## The Process
1. [Step with criteria]
2. [Step with criteria]

## Decision Criteria
| Situation | Action |
|-----------|--------|
| [condition] | [response] |

Examples: tdd-workflow, dhh-coder, founder-mode

3. Safety/Security Skill

For operations with risk. Include tiered approvals.

## Risk Tiers

| Tier | Operations | Approval |
|------|------------|----------|
| Low | Read-only queries | Auto |
| Medium | Modifications | Confirm |
| High | Destructive ops | Explicit |


[What to never do]


[Safe operations]