# example-standard-skill > This skill should be used when the user asks to "perform standard task", "follow best practices", "implement common pattern", or needs comprehensive guidance. Demonstrates recommended skill structure with progressive disclosure. - Author: Jakob Helmecke - Repository: helmecke/dotfiles - Version: 20260119083247 - Stars: 1 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-08 - Source: https://github.com/helmecke/dotfiles - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@helmecke/dotfiles~example-standard-skill:20260119083247 --- --- name: example-standard-skill description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "perform standard task", "follow best practices", "implement common pattern", or needs comprehensive guidance. Demonstrates recommended skill structure with progressive disclosure. compatibility: opencode --- # Example Standard Skill ## When to Use This Skill ### Primary Triggers (Explicit) Use this skill when the user says: - "perform standard task" - "follow best practices" - "implement common pattern" - "show me comprehensive example" ### Contextual Triggers (Implicit) Use this skill when: - Task requires multiple steps - Users need both overview and detailed guidance - Working examples would be helpful - Domain has established patterns ## Purpose Provide comprehensive guidance for a moderately complex task that benefits from: - Core concepts in SKILL.md - Detailed documentation in references/ - Working examples users can copy ## Core Concepts ### Concept 1: Essential Pattern The fundamental approach: ``` [Brief explanation of core pattern] ``` Key principles: - Principle 1 - Principle 2 - Principle 3 ### Concept 2: Common Workflow Standard workflow for this task: 1. Preparation step 2. Implementation step 3. Validation step 4. Iteration step ### Concept 3: Best Practices Essential best practices: - Practice 1 - Brief explanation - Practice 2 - Brief explanation - Practice 3 - Brief explanation For detailed patterns and advanced techniques, see references/. ## Quick Reference | Task | Approach | |------|----------| | Common task 1 | Brief guidance | | Common task 2 | Brief guidance | | Common task 3 | Brief guidance | ## Validation Verify implementation by: - Checking structure matches patterns - Testing with provided examples - Running validation if available ## Additional Resources ### Reference Files For detailed guidance, consult: - **`references/detailed-guide.md`** - Comprehensive patterns and techniques - **`references/advanced-patterns.md`** - Advanced use cases (if needed) - **`references/troubleshooting.md`** - Common issues (if needed) ### Working Examples Complete examples in `examples/`: - **`basic-example.sh`** - Simple implementation - **`advanced-example.sh`** - Complex implementation (if needed) ### Utility Scripts Tools in `scripts/` (if applicable): - **`validate.sh`** - Validation utility - **`test.sh`** - Testing utility ## Summary This standard skill structure provides: - Lean SKILL.md with core concepts (1,500-2,000 words) - Detailed documentation in references/ - Working examples users can copy - Progressive disclosure for efficient context use Use this structure for most OpenCode skills.