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name: example-skill description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "demonstrate minimal skill", "show basic skill structure", or needs a simple skill example. Provides a minimal working skill template. version: 1.0.0

Example Skill

This is a minimal skill example demonstrating the simplest possible skill structure.

Purpose

Demonstrate the minimum requirements for a valid skill:

• YAML frontmatter with name and description
• Markdown body with instructions
• No bundled resources required

Core Concept

A skill needs only a SKILL.md file to be valid. Everything else (references, examples, scripts) is optional.

When to Use This Pattern

Use this minimal pattern when:

• The skill provides simple knowledge or guidance
• No complex resources are needed
• Instructions can fit in a single file under 2,000 words

Example Usage

This skill would trigger when a user asks:

• "Show me a minimal skill example"
• "Demonstrate basic skill structure"
• "What's the simplest skill possible?"