my-first-skill
Example skill demonstrating Anthropic SKILL.md format. Load when learning to create skills or testing the OpenSkills loader.
Best use case
my-first-skill is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Example skill demonstrating Anthropic SKILL.md format. Load when learning to create skills or testing the OpenSkills loader.
Teams using my-first-skill should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/my-first-skill/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How my-first-skill Compares
| Feature / Agent | my-first-skill | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Example skill demonstrating Anthropic SKILL.md format. Load when learning to create skills or testing the OpenSkills loader.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# 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: 1. Create a directory: `mkdir my-skill/` 2. Add SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter: ```yaml --- name: my-skill description: When to use this skill --- ``` 3. Write instructions in imperative form (not second person) 4. 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.md` - `scripts/helper.sh` → `/path/to/my-first-skill/scripts/helper.sh`
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