/template-skill
Skill Template
Bootstrap new Claude Code skills from a battle-tested template
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What is template-skill?
The official Anthropic template for creating new Claude Code skills. Includes SKILL.md structure, frontmatter conventions, example sections, and publishing checklist so you can start building instead of reading docs.
Best for
template-skill is ideal for developers who need to bootstrap new claude code skills from a battle-tested template. It integrates directly into Claude Code and works across all major AI editors.
Why use template-skill?
- Integrates seamlessly with Claude Code CLI, VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf
- From anthropics
- ~41,200 installs in the skills.sh ecosystem
- Open ecosystem standard — works across all Claude-compatible agents
Installs41,200
Owneranthropics
CategoryGenerate
Installation and usage
Getting started with template-skill is straightforward. Install it globally with:
npx skills add anthropics/skills@template-skill -g -y
How to install
1
Make sure you have Claude Code installed. Run
claude in your terminal — if it opens, you're ready. Full install guide →
2
Run:
npx skills add anthropics/skills@template-skill -g -y
3
Type
/template-skill inside a Claude Code session to invoke the skill.