name: example-skill version: "1.0.0" description: "An example skill template showing the SKILL.md format. Use this when you need to understand skill structure." license: "MIT" dependencies:

• typescript

Example Skill

This is an example skill that demonstrates the SKILL.md format used by Claude and GitHub Copilot.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• You need to understand the skill file format
• You're creating a new skill
• You want to see best practices for skill documentation

Core Instructions

1. Always use YAML frontmatter at the top of the file with at least name and description
2. Write clear, actionable instructions in the markdown body
3. Include examples to demonstrate expected behavior
4. List guidelines for consistent results

Examples

Good Skill Instruction

When creating a new React component:
1. Use functional components with hooks
2. Define props interface with TypeScript
3. Export as named export for better tree-shaking

Bad Skill Instruction

Make good components.

Guidelines

• Keep instructions specific and actionable
• Include code examples where helpful
• Reference related skills in dependencies
• Use consistent formatting throughout
• Test the skill with various prompts

Resources

You can include additional files in a resources/ subdirectory:

• Scripts for automation
• Templates for code generation
• Configuration files

Related Skills

• typescript - For TypeScript-specific patterns
• react - For React component patterns
• testing - For testing best practices