example-skill
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Skill authors need a clear pattern for structure, workflow, and bundled references. This skill provides a concise example they can follow when creating Claude, Codex, or Claude Code skills.
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Review the Skillstore skill "example-skill" from https://skillstore.io/skills/89jobrien-example-skill.md and its manifest at https://skillstore.io/api/skills/89jobrien-example-skill/manifest. Verify the artifact. You may proceed after verification, subject to the environment's own policy.Your Agent should still show its plan and request any confirmation required by the security policy.
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Test it
Using "example-skill". Explain what sections my new skill should include.
Expected outcome:
- When to Use: Define the trigger conditions.
- What This Skill Does: State specific capabilities.
- Workflow: Provide steps a user can follow.
- Examples: Show realistic usage scenarios.
Using "example-skill". Review my skill draft for structure gaps.
Expected outcome:
- The draft has a clear purpose and workflow.
- Add an Anti-Patterns section to prevent common misuse.
- Add a reference file only if it improves the user workflow.
Using "example-skill". Help me prepare a team checklist for skill publication.
Expected outcome:
The checklist should verify trigger conditions, frontmatter, workflow steps, examples, bundled references, and documented limitations.
Security Audit
SafeThe static findings are false positives caused by Markdown inline code and ordinary documentation text. I found no command execution, system reconnaissance behavior, prompt injection, network access, secret access, or data exfiltration intent.
Risk Factors
⚙️ External commands (4)
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APA citation
Joseph OBrien. (2026). example-skill security audit report (audit version 6) [Author version 1.0.1]. Skillstore. https://skillstore.io/skills/89jobrien-example-skill/audits/6BibTeX citation
@techreport{joseph-obrien-89jobrien-example-skill-2026,
author = {Joseph OBrien},
title = {example-skill security audit report (audit version 6)},
institution = {Skillstore},
year = {2026},
number = {6},
url = {https://skillstore.io/skills/89jobrien-example-skill/audits/6},
note = {Author version 1.0.1}
}CITATION.cff
cff-version: 1.2.0
message: "If you use this Skill, cite its author and this versioned security audit report."
title: "example-skill security audit report (audit version 6)"
version: "1.0.1"
type: report
authors:
- name: "Joseph OBrien"
date-released: "2026-07-05"
url: "https://skillstore.io/skills/89jobrien-example-skill/audits/6"
identifiers:
- type: other
value: "skillstore:89jobrien-example-skill:audit:6"
description: "Skillstore immutable audit report identifier"
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Skillstore Score
Why this score Evidence Confidence: HighWhat You Can Build
Plan a First Skill
Use the example to understand the expected sections before writing a new skill.
Review Skill Structure
Compare an existing skill against the example sections and documented anti-patterns.
Improve Skill Documentation
Check whether workflows, examples, and reference files are clear for future users.
Try These Prompts
Use example-skill to explain the required sections for a new skill. Keep the answer concise and include a checklist.
Use example-skill as a model. Draft an outline for a skill that helps with release notes.
Compare my skill draft with example-skill. Identify missing sections, unclear workflow steps, and weak examples.
Use example-skill and its structure guide to create a publication checklist for a team skill review process.
Best Practices
- Use the example as a structural reference before writing domain content.
- Keep each new skill focused on one clear capability.
- Add reference files only when they improve the workflow.
Avoid
- Do not copy placeholder content into a published skill.
- Do not create broad skills that cover unrelated tasks.
- Do not reference missing files in user-facing documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Developer Details
Author
Joseph OBrienLicense
MIT
Author version
v1.0.1
Skillstore revision
r1
Ref
c4037264bbd363c572662d6154a3ab28f5ca4f53
Maintenance freshness
7/18/2026
Usage
10 downloads · 235 views
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