| name | skill-test |
| description | Simple test skill to verify skills system is working. Use this skill when asked to test skills, verify skill discovery, or run a skill test. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
Skill Test
A simple test skill to verify that the Claude Agent SDK skills system is functioning correctly.
Purpose
This skill exists purely for testing. When invoked, it returns a simple JSON response to confirm:
- Skills are being discovered from
.claude/skills/directory - The SDK can invoke project-level skills
- JSON responses are properly parsed
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- Asked to "test skills"
- Asked to "verify skills work"
- Asked to "run a skill test"
- Testing the skills system
What This Skill Does
Simply returns a JSON response with:
- A success flag
- A timestamp
- A greeting message
- The skill version
Output Format
Return ONLY valid JSON. No markdown code fences, no explanation.
{
"success": true,
"message": "Skill system is working!",
"timestamp": "<current ISO timestamp>",
"version": "1.0.0",
"test_data": {
"skill_name": "skill-test",
"invocation_count": 1
}
}
Example Response
{
"success": true,
"message": "Skill system is working!",
"timestamp": "2025-10-24T12:34:56.789Z",
"version": "1.0.0",
"test_data": {
"skill_name": "skill-test",
"invocation_count": 1
}
}
That's it! This skill should be trivial to invoke and verify.