template-skill
Helps your agent use a predefined template to create new functionalities. It's useful when you want the AI to perform a specific task following a pattern.
What it does
This template is a starting point for creating new AI skills. It shows how to structure instructions so the AI understands what to do.
When to use it
- ✓When starting to create a new skill.
- ✓To understand how other skills are organized.
- ✓When teaching someone to create AI skills.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Create a new AI skill that summarizes long texts.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The AI uses this template as a guide. It reads the instructions and follows the format to understand the skill's purpose and usage.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills --skill template-skillOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/master/template-skill/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Insert instructions below
FAQ
What is a 'skill'?
A 'skill' is like a small program or a set of instructions that teaches the AI to do something specific.
Why use a template?
A template helps organize ideas and ensures all important information is included, making it easier to create new skills.
Where do I put the instructions?
The specific instructions about what the skill should do go inside the 'SKILL.md' file, after the '# Insert instructions below' heading.
Details
Original description by the author
Replace with description of the skill and when Claude should use it.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 77k
- Ranking position
- #1709
- License
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- Updated
- 9/18/2026
Comments
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