my-first-skill
Provides a template for structuring SKILL.md files and defines requirements for resource resolution and AI integration.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/my-first-skill && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/8134" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/my-first-skill && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/my-first-skill
Activation
This is the description your AI agent reads to decide when to run this skill — the better it matches your request, the more reliably it fires.
Example skill demonstrating Anthropic SKILL.md format. Load when learning to create skills or testing the OpenSkills loader.Key capabilities
- →Demonstrate SKILL.md structure
- →Reference skill creation patterns
- →Test OpenSkills loader functionality
- →Provide documentation examples
How it works
It serves as a reference implementation for the Anthropic SKILL.md format and directory structure.
Inputs & outputs
When to use my-first-skill
- →Learn to build new agent skills
- →Test the OpenSkills loader
- →Review AI documentation patterns
About this skill
My First Skill
This is an example skill demonstrating the Anthropic SKILL.md format.
Purpose
This skill shows how to structure procedural guidance for AI coding agents using progressive disclosure.
When to Use
Load this skill when:
- Learning how skills work
- Testing the OpenSkills loader
- Understanding the SKILL.md format
Instructions
To create a skill:
- Create a directory:
mkdir my-skill/ - Add SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter:
--- name: my-skill description: When to use this skill --- - Write instructions in imperative form (not second person)
- Reference bundled resources as needed
Bundled Resources
For detailed information about the SKILL.md specification:
See references/skill-format.md
Best Practices
- Write in imperative/infinitive form: "To do X, execute Y"
- NOT second person: avoid "You should..."
- Keep SKILL.md under 5,000 words
- Move detailed content to references/
- Use scripts/ for executable code
- Use assets/ for templates and output files
Resource Resolution
When this skill is loaded, the base directory is provided:
Base directory: /path/to/my-first-skill
Relative paths resolve from base directory:
references/skill-format.md→/path/to/my-first-skill/references/skill-format.mdscripts/helper.sh→/path/to/my-first-skill/scripts/helper.sh
When not to use it
- →Complex data processing
Limitations
- →Example skill only
How it compares
It acts as a template for skill development rather than performing functional tasks.
Compared to similar skills
my-first-skill side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| my-first-skill (this skill) | 0 | 9mo | No flags | Beginner |
| skill-creator | 128 | 3mo | Review | Advanced |
| openrouter | 19 | 9mo | Review | Intermediate |
| skill-development | 17 | 8mo | Review | Intermediate |
Try saying
Example prompts that trigger this skill in your AI assistant.
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