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name: example-skill description: Example skill demonstrating proper structure - replace with your skill's purpose

Example Skill

Overview

This skill demonstrates the proper structure for Claude Code skills. Skills are model-invoked—Claude uses them autonomously based on task context.

When to use: Describe when Claude should invoke this skill

Quick Reference

Process

Phase 1: Setup

Steps for initial setup:

1. Verify prerequisites
2. Gather required information
3. Prepare workspace

Phase 2: Execution

Main execution steps:

1. Execute primary task
2. Handle edge cases
3. Process results

Phase 3: Validation

Verification steps:

1. Check output quality
2. Verify completeness
3. Confirm success criteria

Key Principles

• Principle 1: Explanation of first principle
• Principle 2: Explanation of second principle
• Principle 3: Explanation of third principle

Examples

Example 1: Common Use Case

Input: User requests X Process: Skill does Y Output: Result Z

Example 2: Edge Case

Input: User requests A with constraint B Process: Skill adapts by doing C Output: Modified result D