Is this template compatible with the Claude Code Marketplace?

Yes, it is designed specifically to meet the architectural standards required for listing and discovery within the Claude Code plugin marketplace.

How do I start building a new skill using this template?

You can clone the repository, update the metadata in the SKILL.md file, and define the specific instructions and logic that Claude should follow when the skill is active.

Does this skill add functional logic to Claude on its own?

No, this is a development utility. It serves as a skeleton for developers to fill with their own functional logic and domain-specific guidance.

What is the Template Skill for Claude Code?

The Template Skill is a boilerplate repository that provides the necessary structure and configuration files to help developers build and deploy their own custom Claude Code skills.

Skill Starter Template

Name: Skill Starter Template
Author: kivilaid

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Developer Tools

Provides a standardized boilerplate and structural foundation for developing custom Claude Code skills.

About

The Skill Starter Template is a foundational resource designed for developers looking to build custom capabilities within the Claude Code ecosystem. It offers a pre-configured directory structure and implementation patterns that ensure new skills are consistent, maintainable, and fully compatible with the plugin marketplace. By providing a clear roadmap for domain-specific logic and metadata configuration, this template eliminates repetitive setup tasks and allows developers to focus on defining unique AI behaviors and instructions.

Key Features

Standardized directory structure for rapid plugin initialization
Pre-defined metadata configuration for marketplace compatibility
Boilerplate SKILL.md for structured instruction set development
Best practice implementation patterns for specialized AI behavior
Ready-to-use scaffolding for domain-specific logic
6 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Learning the architecture and requirements for Claude Code plugins
Standardizing internal team workflows by creating consistent AI skill sets
Initializing a new custom skill for specialized software engineering tasks

About

Key Features

Standardized directory structure for rapid plugin initialization
Pre-defined metadata configuration for marketplace compatibility
Boilerplate SKILL.md for structured instruction set development
Best practice implementation patterns for specialized AI behavior
Ready-to-use scaffolding for domain-specific logic
6 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Learning the architecture and requirements for Claude Code plugins
Standardizing internal team workflows by creating consistent AI skill sets
Initializing a new custom skill for specialized software engineering tasks