your-skill-name-here

name	your-skill-name-here
description	Use when [specific triggering conditions and symptoms] - [what the skill does and how it helps, written in third person]

[Skill Title]

Overview

[What is this skill? State the core principle clearly and concisely.]

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• [Symptom or situation 1 - be concrete and specific]
• [Symptom or situation 2 - include error messages if applicable]
• [Symptom or situation 3 - describe observable behaviors]

When NOT to use:

• [Counter-example 1 - helps clarify boundaries]
• [Counter-example 2]

[Main Content Section]

The Process

1. [Step 1 - be specific and actionable]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]

Core Pattern

Before:

// Show the problematic approach

After:

// Show the improved approach with comments explaining WHY

Quick Reference

Operation	Command	Notes
[Common task 1]	command	[Important details]
[Common task 2]	command	[Important details]

The Iron Law

[STATE THE CORE RULE IN ALL CAPS]

[Explain consequences of violation]

No exceptions:

• [Close specific loophole 1]
• [Close specific loophole 2]
• [Close specific loophole 3]

Implementation

// Complete, runnable example from real scenario
// Well-commented explaining WHY, not just what
// Shows pattern clearly and ready to adapt

[code example]

Common Mistakes

[Mistake 1 heading - make it searchable]

[What goes wrong and why]

[How to fix it - be specific]

[Mistake 2 heading]

[What goes wrong and why]

[How to fix it]

Red Flags - STOP and Start Over

• [Warning sign 1 - quote actual rationalizations from baseline testing]
• [Warning sign 2]
• [Warning sign 3]
• "I'm following the spirit" or "This is different because..."

All of these mean: [Correct action - usually "Stop. Start over."]

Rationalization Table

Excuse	Reality
[Common rationalization 1]	[Counter-argument with evidence]
[Common rationalization 2]	[Counter-argument]
[Common rationalization 3]	[Counter-argument]

[Optional: Real-World Impact / Trade-offs]

Impact:

• [Concrete result 1]
• [Concrete result 2]

Trade-offs:

• Advantage: [Benefit]
• Cost: [What you give up]
• When worth it: [Conditions]