example-skill
Create a Skill Documentation Template
Starting a new AI skill is slow when the structure is unclear. This template gives authors a basic SKILL.md outline for overview, triggers, protocol, examples, requirements, and related links.
Install with my Agent
Copy this request to your Agent. It includes the canonical Skill page and manifest.
Review the Skillstore skill "example-skill" from https://skillstore.io/skills/ancplua-example-skill.md and its manifest at https://skillstore.io/api/skills/ancplua-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.
Agent-readable resources
Use these links when an AI agent, crawler, or script needs clean context instead of reading the full page.
Test it
Using "example-skill". A user wants a starter skill for support ticket triage.
Expected outcome:
A filled outline with a triage overview, activation triggers, step-by-step review protocol, good and bad response examples, requirements, and related resources.
Using "example-skill". A reviewer asks whether a draft skill still looks like a placeholder.
Expected outcome:
A concise review noting which template sections remain generic and which sections need specific workflow details.
Using "example-skill". A team lead wants to teach contributors how skills are organized.
Expected outcome:
A section-by-section explanation of the template, focused on purpose, trigger clarity, protocol quality, examples, and requirements.
Security Audit
SafeAll five static findings are false positives caused by markdown code fences in SKILL.md. No prompt injection, data exfiltration, network access, filesystem access, or real external command execution intent was found.
Risk Factors
⚙️ External commands (5)
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https://skillstore.io/skills/ancplua-example-skill/audits/8?utm_source=security_passport&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=versioned_reportMarkdown badge
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<a href="https://skillstore.io/skills/ancplua-example-skill?utm_source=security_passport_badge"><img src="https://skillstore.io/badges/skills/ancplua-example-skill/security.svg" alt="Skillstore security assessment" loading="lazy"></a>Embed card
<iframe src="https://skillstore.io/embed/skills/ancplua-example-skill.html" title="Skillstore Security Assessment" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer" width="420" height="180"></iframe>Academic citations (APA · BibTeX · CFF)
APA citation
ANcpLua. (2026). example-skill security audit report (audit version 8) [Author version unspecified]. Skillstore. https://skillstore.io/skills/ancplua-example-skill/audits/8BibTeX citation
@techreport{ancplua-ancplua-example-skill-2026,
author = {ANcpLua},
title = {example-skill security audit report (audit version 8)},
institution = {Skillstore},
year = {2026},
number = {8},
url = {https://skillstore.io/skills/ancplua-example-skill/audits/8},
note = {Author version unspecified}
}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 8)"
version: "unspecified"
type: report
authors:
- name: "ANcpLua"
date-released: "2026-07-06"
url: "https://skillstore.io/skills/ancplua-example-skill/audits/8"
identifiers:
- type: other
value: "skillstore:ancplua-example-skill:audit:8"
description: "Skillstore immutable audit report identifier"
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Skillstore Score
Why this score Evidence Confidence: HighWhat You Can Build
Draft a New Skill File
Use the template as a starting structure when creating a new SKILL.md file.
Teach Skill Structure
Show contributors the core sections expected in a clear AI skill document.
Review Documentation Coverage
Compare a draft skill against the template sections to find missing guidance.
Try These Prompts
Use this example-skill template to draft a SKILL.md for [workflow]. Replace placeholders with concrete trigger situations, protocol steps, examples, requirements, and related links.
Review my skill idea: [idea]. Write three clear situations where this skill should activate, using the template structure as the guide.
Convert this workflow into a concise protocol section for SKILL.md: [workflow]. Include ordered steps and short details for each step.
Review my customized SKILL.md against the example-skill structure. Identify missing sections, vague placeholders, weak examples, and unclear requirements.
Best Practices
- Replace every placeholder with specific, testable guidance before publishing.
- Keep trigger situations narrow so the skill activates only when useful.
- Write examples that show both desired behavior and common mistakes.
Avoid
- Publishing the template without replacing generic situations and requirements.
- Using broad trigger language that makes the skill activate for unrelated tasks.
- Adding protocol steps that require tools or permissions not documented in the skill.