# example-skill > Example skill demonstrating proper structure - replace with your skill's purpose - Author: Malcolm Jones (bossjones/Tony Dark) - Repository: bossjones/boss-skills - Version: 20260105162705 - Stars: 0 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-07 - Source: https://github.com/bossjones/boss-skills - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@bossjones/boss-skills~example-skill:20260105162705 --- --- name: example-skill description: Example skill demonstrating proper structure - replace with your skill's purpose --- # Example Skill ## Overview This skill demonstrates the proper structure for Claude Code skills. Skills are model-invoked—Claude uses them autonomously based on task context. **When to use:** Describe when Claude should invoke this skill ## Quick Reference | Phase | Key Activities | Output | |-------|---------------|--------| | **1. Setup** | Initial preparation | Setup complete | | **2. Execution** | Main task execution | Task results | | **3. Validation** | Verify results | Validated output | ## Process ### Phase 1: Setup Steps for initial setup: 1. Verify prerequisites 2. Gather required information 3. Prepare workspace ### Phase 2: Execution Main execution steps: 1. Execute primary task 2. Handle edge cases 3. Process results ### Phase 3: Validation Verification steps: 1. Check output quality 2. Verify completeness 3. Confirm success criteria ## Key Principles - **Principle 1**: Explanation of first principle - **Principle 2**: Explanation of second principle - **Principle 3**: Explanation of third principle ## Examples ### Example 1: Common Use Case Input: User requests X Process: Skill does Y Output: Result Z ### Example 2: Edge Case Input: User requests A with constraint B Process: Skill adapts by doing C Output: Modified result D