Template Skill
- 3.1k installs
- 71.1k repo stars
- Updated July 24, 2026
- composiohq/awesome-claude-skills
This is a copy of template-skill by anthropics - installs and ranking accrue to the original listing.
template-skill is a Claude Code meta-skill that bootstraps a new SKILL.md file with standard frontmatter and an instruction placeholder for developers who author custom agent skills without copying structure from scratch
About
template-skill is a minimal scaffolding skill from the composiohq/awesome-claude-skills collection that generates a new SKILL.md with canonical YAML frontmatter—name and description fields—and a blank instruction section ready for authoring. Developers reach for template-skill at the start of custom skill creation rather than duplicating frontmatter from unrelated repositories. The output is a starter SKILL.md file conforming to Claude Code skill conventions. Replace the placeholder description and insert task-specific instructions below the header block.
- Ships the minimal YAML frontmatter (`name`, `description`) expected by agent skill loaders.
- Leaves a single `# Insert instructions below` section for your workflow body.
- Intended as a copy-paste starting point inside awesome-claude-skills style repos.
- No bundled scripts, MCP, or permissions—documentation-only scaffold.
Template Skill by the numbers
- 3,073 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +108 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 3.1k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 71.1k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 24, 2026 |
| Repository | composiohq/awesome-claude-skills ↗ |
How do you scaffold a new Claude Code SKILL.md file?
Bootstrap a new SKILL.md file with the standard frontmatter and instruction placeholder instead of copying structure from scratch.
Who is it for?
Developers authoring their first or nth custom Claude Code skill who want canonical frontmatter without manual copy-paste.
Skip if: Developers needing a fully implemented domain skill—template-skill only provides empty structure, not business logic.
When should I use this skill?
Starting a new custom Claude Code skill and needing standard SKILL.md frontmatter and structure.
What you get
Starter SKILL.md with standard frontmatter and blank instruction section.
- SKILL.md starter file
Files
Insert instructions below
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What does template-skill generate?
template-skill generates a new SKILL.md containing standard YAML frontmatter with name and description fields plus an empty instruction section ready for custom agent logic.
Does template-skill include domain logic?
template-skill provides only structural scaffolding. Developers must replace the placeholder description and write task-specific instructions below the frontmatter block.
Is Template Skill safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.