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name: hello-world description: A simple example skill demonstrating basic Claude Code skill structure

Hello World Skill

Purpose

This is a minimal example skill that demonstrates:

• Basic skill markdown structure
• Frontmatter metadata
• Clear instructions for Claude

Instructions

When this skill is invoked:

1. Greet the user warmly
2. Explain what this example skill demonstrates
3. Show the basic structure of a Claude Code skill:
   • Frontmatter with name and description
   • Clear sections with markdown formatting
   • Step-by-step instructions
   • Example usage if applicable

Example Usage

Users can invoke this skill by:

Copy/hello-world

Key Takeaways

Skill files should:

• Use markdown format (.md)
• Include frontmatter with name and description
• Provide clear, actionable instructions
• Be focused on a single, well-defined task
• Include examples when helpful

Best Practices:

• Keep skills simple and focused
• Use clear, imperative language
• Break complex tasks into steps
• Test thoroughly before sharing

Next Steps

To create your own skill:

1. Create a new directory in skills/ (e.g., skills/my-skill/)
2. Add a SKILL.md file in that directory
3. Add frontmatter with name and description
4. Write clear instructions for Claude
5. Test it with Claude Code
6. Share it via the SRP marketplace!