Example Skill FAQs

Question 1

What core capabilities does this template provide?

Accepted Answer

It provides a complete documentation framework, including required frontmatter fields (like name, version, and category), security best practices for handling secrets, semantic versioning guidance, and local testing instructions.

Question 2

Is this template required for marketplace submissions?

Accepted Answer

While you can build skills from scratch, using this template is highly recommended. It follows official marketplace guidelines to ensure your skill is easily searchable, properly installed, and maintains a professional standard for other users.

Question 3

When should I use this skill?

Accepted Answer

You should use this skill at the beginning of your development process when creating a new custom capability for Claude. It ensures your skill is compatible with the marketplace and follows all architectural requirements from the start.

Question 4

What does the Example Skill do?

Accepted Answer

The Example Skill serves as a standardized blueprint for developers. It provides the required directory structure, YAML frontmatter format, and documentation guidelines needed to build and submit high-quality capabilities to the Claude Code Skills Marketplace.

Question 5

How does this skill improve my developer workflow?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates guesswork by providing pre-defined templates for documentation and configuration. By following this framework, you can focus on writing your skill's logic while ensuring security, versioning, and installation steps are handled correctly.

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