
Template Skill
- 164 installs
- 404 repo stars
- Updated August 5, 2026
- aiskillstore/marketplace
This is a copy of template-skill by anthropics - installs and ranking accrue to the original listing.
Bootstrap a new agent skill from a canonical template with frontmatter, progressive disclosure, and folder layout so authors start consistent marketplace-ready skills faster.
About
template-skill in aiskillstore/marketplace provides a starter scaffold for new agent skills—SKILL.md structure, metadata, references, and layout—so authors discover conventions and publish consistent marketplace skills quickly.
- Canonical SKILL.md scaffolding
- Progressive disclosure folder layout
- Marketplace metadata conventions
- Copy-and-customize starter workflow
- aiskillstore template baseline
Template Skill by the numbers
- 164 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 164 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 404 |
| Last updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Repository | aiskillstore/marketplace ↗ |
What it does
Bootstrap a new agent skill from a canonical template with frontmatter, progressive disclosure, and folder layout so authors start consistent marketplace-ready skills faster.
Files
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{
"schema_version": "2.0",
"meta": {
"generated_at": "2026-01-16T16:52:13.244Z",
"slug": "artemisai-template-skill",
"source_url": "https://github.com/ArtemisAI/code-execution-with-MCP/tree/main/skills/_template-skill",
"source_ref": "main",
"model": "claude",
"analysis_version": "3.0.0",
"source_type": "community",
"content_hash": "8ddbe2b8a92333a00fdd5929764e485e6d0f6de28ddaeb0d16c242325cf6947c",
"tree_hash": "1cf71ca7926e1db8501f598f66196119e82ff71f8dcd9e828a7ecb1ee97f723b"
},
"skill": {
"name": "template-skill",
"description": "Replace with description of the skill and when Claude should use it.",
"summary": "Replace with description of the skill and when Claude should use it.",
"icon": "📋",
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "ArtemisAI",
"license": "MIT",
"category": "productivity",
"tags": [
"template",
"boilerplate",
"structure",
"getting-started"
],
"supported_tools": [
"claude",
"codex",
"claude-code"
],
"risk_factors": [
"network"
]
},
"security_audit": {
"risk_level": "safe",
"is_blocked": false,
"safe_to_publish": true,
"summary": "This is a template skill containing only markdown documentation. No executable code, network calls, file system access, or command execution capabilities are present. The SKILL.md file is purely declarative with YAML frontmatter and instructions. All 19 static findings are false positives: C2 keywords are misinterpreted hash metadata fields, weak crypto flags are generic text pattern matches, and the hardcoded URL is metadata only.",
"risk_factor_evidence": [
{
"factor": "network",
"evidence": [
{
"file": "skill-report.json",
"line_start": 6,
"line_end": 6
}
]
}
],
"critical_findings": [],
"high_findings": [],
"medium_findings": [],
"low_findings": [],
"dangerous_patterns": [],
"files_scanned": 2,
"total_lines": 183,
"audit_model": "claude",
"audited_at": "2026-01-16T16:52:13.244Z"
},
"content": {
"user_title": "Create skills with template",
"value_statement": "Building skills from scratch takes time and careful structure. This template provides a standardized starting point with proper formatting and metadata. Developers can quickly create new skills without worrying about structure.",
"seo_keywords": [
"Claude template",
"skill template",
"Claude Code template",
"AI assistant skills",
"Claude skill creation",
"MCP skills",
"Claude Codex template",
"skill boilerplate",
"AI tool creation",
"skill structure"
],
"actual_capabilities": [
"Provides standardized skill structure for new skills",
"Includes YAML frontmatter for metadata configuration",
"Defines category and tag taxonomy for organization",
"Supports multiple AI platforms (Claude, Codex, Claude Code)",
"Enables version tracking and license specification"
],
"limitations": [
"This is a template, not a functional skill",
"Requires customization to become a working skill",
"No built-in functionality beyond structural guidance",
"Must be combined with additional code or prompts"
],
"use_cases": [
{
"target_user": "Skill developers",
"title": "Build new skills",
"description": "Start new skill projects with proper structure and metadata configuration."
},
{
"target_user": "AI tool builders",
"title": "Standardize workflows",
"description": "Create consistent skill formats across your AI tool development projects."
},
{
"target_user": "Community contributors",
"title": "Contribute templates",
"description": "Share your own skill templates following marketplace conventions."
}
],
"prompt_templates": [
{
"title": "Basic structure",
"scenario": "Creating new skill",
"prompt": "Create a new skill called [name] that helps with [task]. Use the template structure and include proper metadata."
},
{
"title": "Category selection",
"scenario": "Defining skill scope",
"prompt": "Set up a template skill for [category] tasks. Include relevant tags and describe when to use it."
},
{
"title": "Platform targeting",
"scenario": "Multi-platform skills",
"prompt": "Create a template skill compatible with Claude, Codex, and Claude Code. Define the shared capabilities across platforms."
},
{
"title": "Custom extension",
"scenario": "Advanced customization",
"prompt": "Extend the template with custom [capability]. Include documentation and example prompts for users."
}
],
"output_examples": [
{
"input": "Create a markdown preview skill using this template",
"output": [
"Skill structure created with SKILL.md (metadata + instructions)",
"Category set to documentation",
"Tags include markdown, preview, rendering",
"Compatible with Claude, Codex, Claude Code"
]
},
{
"input": "Build a data analysis skill for my team",
"output": [
"New skill scaffold ready with productivity category",
"Version set to 1.0.0 in frontmatter",
"Tags added: data, analysis, automation",
"License specified as MIT"
]
}
],
"best_practices": [
"Customize the description to clearly explain when Claude should use this skill.",
"Select the most relevant category from the supported list for proper organization.",
"Include specific, actionable instructions in the main body for consistent results."
],
"anti_patterns": [
"Leaving template placeholders unchanged without customization.",
"Using vague descriptions that do not explain skill purpose.",
"Skipping metadata frontmatter which enables marketplace discovery."
],
"faq": [
{
"question": "What platforms support this template?",
"answer": "The template supports Claude, Codex, and Claude Code. Modify supported_tools in frontmatter to target specific platforms."
},
{
"question": "How do I customize this template?",
"answer": "Edit the YAML frontmatter with your skill name, description, category, and tags. Add your instructions below the frontmatter section."
},
{
"question": "Can I add code files to this template?",
"answer": "Yes. Place executable files like JavaScript or Python in the same directory. Reference them from your SKILL.md instructions."
},
{
"question": "Is my data safe when using this template?",
"answer": "This template only contains static documentation. No code execution, file access, or network calls are performed."
},
{
"question": "Why is my skill not working?",
"answer": "Ensure frontmatter is properly formatted with three dashes. Check that description explains when to use the skill. Verify instructions are clear."
},
{
"question": "How does this compare to other skill formats?",
"answer": "This template follows the standardized skill structure for the AI skill marketplace. Other formats may have different requirements."
}
]
},
"file_structure": [
{
"name": "SKILL.md",
"type": "file",
"path": "SKILL.md",
"lines": 7
}
]
}