template-skill
Create a Skill Starter Template
Creating a new AI skill requires a consistent metadata and instruction structure. This template gives authors a simple SKILL.md starting point for Claude, Codex, and Claude Code.
Install with my Agent
Copy this request to your Agent. It includes the canonical Skill page and manifest.
Review the Skillstore skill "template-skill" from https://skillstore.io/skills/template-skill.md and its manifest at https://skillstore.io/api/skills/template-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 "template-skill". Create a starter skill for research summaries.
Expected outcome:
A short skill draft with a clear name, a focused description, and instructions for summarizing research sources.
Using "template-skill". Explain what this template includes.
Expected outcome:
- A skill name field.
- A skill description field.
- A section where authors add operating instructions.
Using "template-skill". Improve this placeholder skill for publication.
Expected outcome:
A revised draft that replaces placeholder text with specific purpose, activation guidance, and practical boundaries.
Security Audit
SafeThis official skill contains only a minimal SKILL.md template with placeholder metadata and no executable code. Static analysis reported no findings, and semantic review found no prompt injection, hidden behavior, or unsafe instructions.
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APA citation
anthropics. (2026). template-skill security audit report (audit version 7) [Author version unspecified]. Skillstore. https://skillstore.io/skills/template-skill/audits/7BibTeX citation
@techreport{anthropics-template-skill-2026,
author = {anthropics},
title = {template-skill security audit report (audit version 7)},
institution = {Skillstore},
year = {2026},
number = {7},
url = {https://skillstore.io/skills/template-skill/audits/7},
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: "template-skill security audit report (audit version 7)"
version: "unspecified"
type: report
authors:
- name: "anthropics"
date-released: "2026-07-07"
url: "https://skillstore.io/skills/template-skill/audits/7"
identifiers:
- type: other
value: "skillstore:template-skill:audit:7"
description: "Skillstore immutable audit report identifier"
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Skillstore Score
Why this score Evidence Confidence: HighWhat You Can Build
Start a New Skill
Use the template as the first SKILL.md file for a new custom skill.
Teach Skill Structure
Show new contributors the minimum metadata and instruction layout for a skill.
Standardize Internal Drafts
Give teams a common starter file before they add specialized instructions and examples.
Try These Prompts
Use the template skill to draft a new SKILL.md for a skill that helps with meeting notes.
Update the template with a clear name and description for a data-cleaning skill.
Use the template structure and add concise instructions for when the skill should activate.
Turn this template into a complete skill draft with metadata, scope, limitations, and usage examples.
Best Practices
- Replace all placeholder text before using the skill in production.
- Write a description that states when the skill should be used.
- Keep instructions specific, testable, and limited to the skill purpose.
Avoid
- Do not publish the template without replacing the placeholder description.
- Do not add broad instructions that apply to every task.
- Do not include secrets, credentials, or private system details in SKILL.md.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill provide?
Is this a finished functional skill?
Does it run scripts or commands?
Who should use this template?
Can it be used with Claude Code and Codex?
What should I add before publishing?
Developer Details
Author
anthropicsLicense
MIT
Skillstore revision
r1
Version notice
The author did not declare a version.
Ref
36e07d5e13068e5be64447e8f20b427cf2cbd21a
Maintenance freshness
7/18/2026
Usage
17 downloads · 241 views
File structure
📄 SKILL.md