| name | example-skill |
| description | An example skill demonstrating the Agent Skills structure with bundled resources for specialized tasks. |
Example Skill
This skill demonstrates the structure and capabilities of Agent Skills in the awesome-copilot format.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to:
- Understand the Agent Skills format and structure
- Create a template for your own skills
- Test skill installation and validation
Prerequisites
- GitHub Copilot or compatible AI assistant
- VS Code or compatible editor
Core Capabilities
1. Skill Instructions
The main SKILL.md file contains markdown instructions with YAML frontmatter that defines the skill's identity and metadata.
2. Bundled Assets
Skills can include helper scripts, templates, data files, and other resources that agents can utilize when performing specialized tasks.
Usage Examples
Example 1: Basic Usage
Ask the agent to use this skill for guidance on creating new skills.
Example 2: Referencing Bundled Assets
The skill can reference helper files included in this folder.
Guidelines
- Clear naming - Use lowercase names with hyphens (e.g.,
my-skill) - Descriptive content - Provide detailed instructions in the markdown body
- Appropriate assets - Include only necessary supporting files
- Size limits - Keep bundled assets under 5MB per file
Limitations
- Skills are designed for specialized tasks, not general-purpose use
- Asset files should be reasonable in size
- Complex dependencies may need separate installation