| name | intermediate-example |
| description | An intermediate example with metadata and examples |
| version | 1.2.0 |
| author | Example Author |
| created | 2025-01-15 |
| updated | 2025-10-23 |
| category | examples |
| tags | example, tutorial, intermediate |
| complexity | intermediate |
| has_examples | true |
| example_files | examples/demo.py |
| when_to_use | When learning how to structure skills with metadata, When you need examples to reference |
Intermediate Example Skill
This skill demonstrates more comprehensive metadata usage and includes
example files in an examples/ subdirectory.
Features
- Version tracking: Semantic versioning
- Authorship: Author and date information
- Categorization: Tags and category for organization
- Complexity: Indicates skill difficulty level
- Examples: Reference example files in the skill folder
Folder Structure
intermediate-example/
├── SKILL.md ← This file
└── examples/ ← Optional examples folder
└── demo.py ← Example Python script
Metadata Fields
Required
name: Unique identifierdescription: Brief description
Optional (shown in this skill)
version: Semantic versionauthor: Skill creatorcreated,updated: ISO datescategory: Main categorytags: List of tags for searchingcomplexity: beginner, intermediate, or advancedhas_examples: Boolean flagexample_files: Paths relative to skill folder
Using Examples
The examples/demo.py file shows a simple Python script that demonstrates
the concept. You can reference these files in your skill documentation.
Best Practices
- Use semantic versioning for the version field
- Keep tags relevant and lowercase
- Set appropriate complexity to help users find suitable skills
- List all example files in the frontmatter
- Organize examples in subdirectories
Next Steps
Check out the advanced-example skill for even more metadata fields
and a more complex folder structure with templates!