template-skill
Install this skill
npx skills add anthropics/skillsWorks across Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Copilot & Antigravity
This template skill serves as the foundational blueprint for developing custom functionalities within AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Cursor. It provides a clear, structured starting point, illustrating the essential components required for any new agent capability. By examining this template, developers can quickly grasp the metadata requirements, rule definitions, and content structuring necessary to expand their AI's toolkit. It empowers users to define precise actions and responses, ensuring the AI can tackle specialized tasks with accuracy and relevance. Use this as your guide to unlock the full potential of your AI agent.
When to Use This Skill
- •As a starting point for creating any new custom AI agent skill.
- •To understand the mandatory and optional fields for skill definition.
- •For developers looking to integrate specific tools or APIs into Claude Code.
- •To structure instructions for complex, multi-step coding tasks.
Pro Tips
- 💡Always replace placeholder descriptions and content with specific, actionable instructions relevant to your custom skill.
- 💡Thoroughly test your custom skill after definition to ensure it behaves as expected and produces accurate results.
- 💡Break down complex tasks into smaller, more focused skills for better AI performance and easier maintenance.
📄 Full skill instructions — original source: anthropics/skills
How to Use This Skill Unit
Option A: Project-Specific (Recommended)
- Click "Download" above
- In your project, create the directory:
.agent/skills/template/ - Save the file as
SKILL.md - The agent will automatically discover the skill based on its description.
Option B: Global Installation (All Agents)
Save the file to these locations to make it available across all projects:
- Claude Code:
~/.claude/skills/anthropics/skills/template/SKILL.md - Cursor:
~/.cursor/skills/anthropics/skills/template/SKILL.md - Antigravity:
~/.gemini/antigravity/skills/anthropics/skills/template/SKILL.md
🚀 Install with CLI:npx skills add anthropics/skills
