example-skill
SkillThis skill should be used when the user asks to "demonstrate skills", "show skill format", "create a skill template", or discusses skill development patterns. Provides a reference template for creating Claude Code plugin skills.
Install
git clone https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-public.git ~/.claude/skills/example-skillWhat is example-skill?
This skill should be used when the user asks to "demonstrate skills", "show skill format", "create a skill template", or discusses skill development patterns. Provides a reference template for creating Claude Code plugin skills.
What this can do
Capabilities declared in this component's own frontmatter — not inferred.
Inherit all session tools
Declares no tool restrictions — inherits every session tool
~57 tokens of context used while enabled, before you invoke anything
Documentation
README · ~1 min readExample Skill
This skill demonstrates the structure and format for Claude Code plugin skills.
Overview
Skills are model-invoked capabilities that Claude autonomously uses based on task context. Unlike commands (user-invoked) or agents (spawned by Claude), skills provide contextual guidance that Claude incorporates into its responses.
When This Skill Applies
This skill activates when the user's request involves:
- Creating or understanding plugin skills
- Skill template or reference needs
- Skill development patterns
Skill Structure
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