# your-skill-name > Use when [specific triggers, symptoms, error messages user will see] - [what this skill does and how it helps, in third person] - Author: Your Name - Repository: imehr/skills - Version: 20260116102434 - Stars: 0 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-07 - Source: https://github.com/imehr/skills - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@imehr/skills~your-skill-name:20260116102434 --- --- name: your-skill-name description: Use when [specific triggers, symptoms, error messages user will see] - [what this skill does and how it helps, in third person] --- # Skill Title ## ⚠️ VERIFICATION REQUIRED (if platform/tool-specific) **BEFORE using this skill, verify:** 1. **User explicitly mentions "[Platform/Tool]"** in their request, OR 2. **Check for artifacts:** - `config-file.json` exists - `.platform-dir/` exists 3. **When in doubt, ASK:** "Are you using [Platform/Tool]?" **DO NOT use this skill for:** - [Competing platforms/tools] - [Similar but different use cases] ## Overview [1-2 sentence description of what this skill provides] **Core principle:** [The fundamental approach or rule this skill follows] ## When to Use **ONLY after verifying [conditions], use this skill when you see:** - User explicitly says "[keyword]" - "[symptom]" or "[error message]" - "[specific problem pattern]" ## When NOT to Use **NEVER use this skill for:** - [Platform A, Platform B, Platform C] - Generic "[topic]" questions (ask which [platform/tool] first) - [Specific excluded scenarios] - **When [condition] is unclear** - ASK THE USER FIRST **If uncertain, verify first:** ```bash # Check for [platform] configuration ls config-file.json .platform-dir/ # If files don't exist → NOT using [platform] → DON'T use this skill ``` ## Quick Reference | Task | Command/Pattern | |------|----------------| | [Common task 1] | `command-example` | | [Common task 2] | `command-example` | | [Common task 3] | `command-example` | | [Common task 4] | `command-example` | ## Project Verification (if applicable) **Before running ANY [platform] commands, verify:** ```bash # Method 1: Check for config files ls config-file.json # Method 2: Check if linked platform-cli status # Method 3: Ask user # "Are you using [Platform], or another [alternative]?" ``` **If no artifacts found → ASK USER before proceeding.** ## Essential Patterns **[Workflow Name]:** ```bash # Step-by-step commands with inline comments command-one && command-two ``` **[Another Workflow]:** ```bash # Another common pattern command-example ``` ## Common Mistakes **1. [Mistake description]** - [impact and correct approach] **2. [Mistake description]** - [impact and correct approach] **3. [Mistake description]** - [impact and correct approach] ## Additional Resources **Detailed documentation in supporting files:** - **[reference.md](reference.md)** - [What's in this file] - **[examples.md](examples.md)** - [What's in this file] - **[troubleshooting.md](troubleshooting.md)** - [What's in this file] **Official resources:** - **Docs:** [URL] - **Status:** [URL] - **Community:** [URL] ## Best Practices - **[Practice 1]:** [description] - **[Practice 2]:** [description] - **[Practice 3]:** [description] ## When [Critical Scenario] Happens **CRITICAL: [Core principle for this scenario]** 1. `command-one` - [what this checks] 2. `command-two` - [what this checks] 3. `command-three` - [what this does] **[Important safety note]** --- ## Notes for Skill Authors **Delete this section before submitting!** **Required Testing:** - Create TEST_RESULTS.md with 3+ pressure scenarios - Test with time pressure, sunk cost, authority pressure, exhaustion - Document agent quotes showing skill compliance - Test false-positive prevention (if platform-specific) **Word Count Target:** - Main SKILL.md: <1000 words (ideally <500) - Check with: `wc -w SKILL.md` - Move heavy content to reference.md, examples.md, troubleshooting.md **Verification Checklist:** - [ ] YAML frontmatter (name, description) - [ ] Description starts with "Use when..." - [ ] "When to Use" and "When NOT to Use" - [ ] Quick Reference table - [ ] Common Mistakes section - [ ] TEST_RESULTS.md exists - [ ] Word count <1000