| name | Example Skill |
| description | A simple example skill that demonstrates the basic structure and functionality. Use when you need to show how skills work or test skill loading. |
Example Skill
Overview
This is an example skill that demonstrates the basic structure of a Claude Code Skill. It shows how to organize instructions, provide examples, and reference additional resources.
Quick Start
When using this skill, follow these steps:
- Identify the task: Determine what specific functionality is needed
- Check resources: Look for additional files in the skill directory
- Follow patterns: Use the examples provided as templates
Examples
Basic Usage
# Example of how this skill might be used
def example_function():
print("This is an example from the skill")
return "skill_result"
Advanced Usage
# Command line example
echo "Running skill example"
Additional Resources
This skill may contain additional files:
helpers.py: Utility functionstemplates/: Example templatesdocs/: Extended documentation
Best Practices
- Always validate inputs
- Provide clear error messages
- Document any assumptions
- Test functionality before deployment