name	skill-template
description	Template for creating new cybersecurity skills. Provides structure and examples for skill development.

Skill Template

This is a template for creating new Claude Skills for cybersecurity. Replace this content with your specific skill information.

Requirements

List all dependencies required for your skill:

Python 3.8 or higher
Required Python packages (list each one)
External tools or services (if any)
Minimum permissions needed
Network access requirements (if any)

Example:

pip install requests beautifulsoup4 pandas

Installation

Provide step-by-step installation instructions:

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Any additional setup steps
# For example, API key configuration, tool installation, etc.

Usage

Basic Usage

Explain the most common use case:

python scripts/main.py input.json

Advanced Usage

Show more complex scenarios:

# Example with multiple options
python scripts/main.py --input input.json --output results.json --format detailed

# Example with directory processing
python scripts/main.py --directory /path/to/files --recursive

Command Line Options

Option	Description	Default
`--input, -i`	Input file path	Required
`--output, -o`	Output file path	stdout
`--format`	Output format (json, csv, text)	json
`--verbose, -v`	Enable verbose logging	False
`--help, -h`	Show help message	-

Examples

Example 1: Basic Analysis

Input:

{
  "example": "input",
  "data": "here"
}

Command:

python scripts/main.py examples/sample_input.json

Output:

{
  "result": "analysis output",
  "status": "success",
  "findings": [
    {
      "type": "finding_type",
      "severity": "medium",
      "description": "Description of finding"
    }
  ]
}

Example 2: Advanced Analysis

Input:

python scripts/main.py examples/complex_input.json --format detailed --verbose

Output: Detailed analysis with explanations and recommendations.

Output Format

JSON Output

{
  "metadata": {
    "skill": "skill-name",
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-01T12:00:00Z",
    "input_file": "input.json"
  },
  "summary": {
    "total_items": 100,
    "processed": 95,
    "errors": 5,
    "warnings": 12
  },
  "results": [
    {
      "item_id": "item-1",
      "status": "success|warning|error",
      "findings": [],
      "recommendations": []
    }
  ],
  "errors": [
    {
      "item_id": "item-6",
      "error_type": "validation_error",
      "message": "Detailed error message"
    }
  ]
}

CSV Output

For tabular data, provide CSV format option:

item_id,status,severity,finding_type,description
item-1,success,info,compliance,Item meets requirements
item-2,warning,medium,security,Potential security issue detected

Security Considerations

Document important security aspects:

Data Handling

This skill processes [type of data]
Sensitive information is [how it's handled]
Data is [where it's stored/transmitted]
Recommend using synthetic data for testing

Permissions

Minimum required permissions: [list permissions]
Why these permissions are needed
How to run with minimal privileges

Network Security

Network connections made: [list destinations]
Data transmission security: [encryption details]
Firewall considerations: [required ports/protocols]

Compliance

Relevant compliance frameworks: [NIST, ISO, etc.]
Data privacy considerations: [GDPR, CCPA, etc.]
Audit logging: [what's logged and where]

Error Handling

Common errors and solutions:

Error: "Module not found"

Cause: Missing dependencies Solution:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Error: "Permission denied"

Cause: Insufficient file permissions Solution:

chmod +r input_file.json

Error: "Invalid input format"

Cause: Input data doesn't match expected format Solution: Check input format against examples

Integration

SIEM Integration

For Splunk:

python scripts/main.py input.json | splunk add oneshot -sourcetype security_analysis

For Elastic:

python scripts/main.py input.json --format json | curl -X POST "localhost:9200/security/_doc" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-

API Integration

from skills.skill_template import SkillTemplate

# Initialize skill
skill = SkillTemplate()

# Process data
result = skill.analyze(input_data)

# Handle results
if result.success:
    print(f"Analysis complete: {result.summary}")
else:
    print(f"Analysis failed: {result.error}")

Pipeline Integration

For CI/CD pipelines:

# GitHub Actions example
- name: Run Security Analysis
  run: |
    python scripts/main.py security-data.json --format json > results.json
    if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then exit 1; fi

Testing

Unit Tests

python -m pytest tests/

Integration Tests

python tests/integration_test.py

Sample Data

Use the provided sample data in the examples/ directory for testing:

examples/valid_input.json - Valid input that should pass
examples/invalid_input.json - Invalid input that should fail gracefully
examples/edge_case.json - Edge cases and boundary conditions

Development

Project Structure

skill-template/
├── SKILL.md              # This file
├── requirements.txt      # Python dependencies
├── scripts/
│   ├── main.py          # Main script
│   ├── __init__.py      # Package initialization
│   └── utils.py         # Helper functions
├── examples/
│   ├── sample_input.json
│   ├── sample_output.json
│   └── README.md
├── tests/
│   ├── test_main.py
│   └── test_utils.py
└── docs/
    └── technical_details.md

Adding Features

Create feature branch
Add functionality to appropriate module
Add tests for new functionality
Update documentation
Submit pull request

Code Standards

Follow PEP 8 style guidelines
Use type hints for function parameters and returns
Include docstrings for all functions and classes
Handle errors gracefully
Log important operations
Validate all inputs
Never log sensitive information

Troubleshooting

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging:

python scripts/main.py input.json --debug

Common Issues

Slow Performance: Process smaller batches or optimize data structures
Memory Issues: Use streaming for large datasets
Network Timeouts: Implement retry logic with exponential backoff

Getting Help

Review the FAQ
Check GitHub Issues
Join our Discord Community

Contributing

To improve this skill:

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make your changes
Add tests
Update documentation
Submit a pull request

See Contributing Guidelines for detailed information.

License

This skill is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

Initial release
Basic functionality implemented
Documentation complete

Note: Remember to replace all template content with your actual skill implementation. Remove this note when creating your real skill.

Install Skill

SKILL.md