# your-skill-name

> A clear, concise description of what your skill does and when Claude should use it. Include the main functionality and use cases.

- Author: Michael VanDyke
- Repository: mvdmakesthings/skills
- Version: 20260113155158
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- Last Updated: 2026-02-06
- Source: https://github.com/mvdmakesthings/skills
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---

---
name: your-skill-name
description: A clear, concise description of what your skill does and when Claude should use it. Include the main functionality and use cases.
version: 1.0.0
---

# Your Skill Name

A brief introduction to what this skill does and the problem it solves.

## YAML Frontmatter Requirements

Every skill must include YAML frontmatter at the top of SKILL.md with the following required fields:

- **name:** Unique identifier for your skill in kebab-case (e.g., `markdown-optimizer`)
- **description:** Clear, concise description of what your skill does and when Claude should use it
- **version:** Semantic version number (e.g., `1.0.0`) following [SemVer](https://semver.org/) format
  - MAJOR version for incompatible changes
  - MINOR version for backwards-compatible functionality additions
  - PATCH version for backwards-compatible bug fixes

Example:
```yaml
---
name: my-awesome-skill
description: Helps users accomplish X by doing Y. Use when working with Z scenarios.
version: 1.0.0
---
```

## When to Use This Skill

Describe the scenarios where this skill should be activated:
- Use case 1
- Use case 2
- Use case 3

## Core Functionality

### Feature 1

Describe the first major feature or capability:

```bash
# Example command or usage pattern
command-example
```

Explanation of what this does.

### Feature 2

Describe the second major feature:

```python
# Example code if applicable
def example_function():
    pass
```

### Feature 3

Additional features or capabilities.

## Workflow

Describe the typical workflow for using this skill:

1. **Step 1:** First action
2. **Step 2:** Second action
3. **Step 3:** Final step

## Configuration (Optional)

If your skill requires configuration, document it here:

```yaml
# Example configuration
setting_name: value
option: enabled
```

## Best Practices

**Do:**
- Recommended practice 1
- Recommended practice 2
- Recommended practice 3

**Don't:**
- Anti-pattern 1
- Anti-pattern 2

## Examples

### Example 1: Basic Usage

```
User: "Help me [task description]"
Claude: [Expected behavior using this skill]
```

### Example 2: Advanced Usage

Show more complex usage patterns.

## Integration with Other Skills

Explain how this skill works with or complements other skills in the marketplace.

## Reference Files

If your skill includes reference files, describe them:
- `references/file1.md` - Description
- `scripts/script.py` - Description

## Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

**Issue:** Problem description
**Solution:** How to fix it

## Additional Resources

- Link to external documentation (if applicable)
- Related tools or libraries
- Further reading