Agent skill

Make Skill Template

by boshi-xixixi in boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill

Create new Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot from prompts or by duplicating this template.

MITAuto-check passedAgent Workflows

Install Make Skill Template

skills CLI
$ npx skills add boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill --skill make-skill-template -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill make-skill-template --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.trae/Skills/.agents/skills/make-skill-template .claude/skills/make-skill-template && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
make-skill-template
GitHub stars
275
Token cost
~1.3k tokens
SKILL.md length
482 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
16
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Create new Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot from prompts or by duplicating this template.

  • Works in 4 steps: Create the Skill Directory → Generate SKILL.md with Frontmatter → Write the Skill Body → …
  • Asked to create a skill
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use This Skill, Prerequisites, Creating a New Skill and Example: Complete Skill…, plus 4 more sections
  • Calls npm

What it does

Make Skill Template is an agent skill from boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill. Create new Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot from prompts or by duplicating this template. Use when asked to "create a skill", "make a new skill", "scaffold a skill", or when building specialized AI capabilities with bundled resources. Generates SKILL.md files with proper frontmatter, directory structure, and optional scripts/references/assets folders.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Agent Workflows, covering Skill authoring. The repository describes itself as: 为 Trae IDE 打造的全流程标准化 AI 开发技能库,内置调度分发与多角色研发技能,一键导入规范 AI 编码工作流 🚀. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Asked to create a skill
  • Make a new skill
  • Scaffold a skill
  • Building specialized AI capabilities with bundled resources

Example prompts

  • “create a skill”
  • “make a new skill”
  • “scaffold a skill”
  • “/make-skill-template”

Workflow steps

4 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Create the Skill Directory
  2. Generate SKILL.md with Frontmatter
  3. Write the Skill Body
  4. Add Optional Directories (If Needed)

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9cf38e6. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • npm

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • agentskills.io

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Make Skill Template loads about 1.3k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 93 tokens; SKILL.md has 482 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~93
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.3k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill at commit 9cf38e6, republished under its MIT licence (© boshi-xixixi). 482 words, ~1,322 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/make-skill-template/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
make-skill-template
description
Create new Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot from prompts or by duplicating this template. Use when asked to "create a skill", "make a new skill", "scaffold a skill", or when building specialized AI capabilities with bundled resources. Generates SKILL.md files with proper frontmatter, directory structure, and optional scripts/references/assets folders.

Make Skill Template

A meta-skill for creating new Agent Skills. Use this skill when you need to scaffold a new skill folder, generate a SKILL.md file, or help users understand the Agent Skills specification.

When to Use This Skill

  • User asks to "create a skill", "make a new skill", or "scaffold a skill"
  • User wants to add a specialized capability to their GitHub Copilot setup
  • User needs help structuring a skill with bundled resources
  • User wants to duplicate this template as a starting point

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of what the skill should accomplish
  • A clear, keyword-rich description of capabilities and triggers
  • Knowledge of any bundled resources needed (scripts, references, assets, templates)

Creating a New Skill

Step 1: Create the Skill Directory

Create a new folder with a lowercase, hyphenated name:

skills/<skill-name>/
└── SKILL.md          # Required
Step 2: Generate SKILL.md with Frontmatter

Every skill requires YAML frontmatter with name and description:

yaml
---
name: <skill-name>
description: '<What it does>. Use when <specific triggers, scenarios, keywords users might say>.'
---
Frontmatter Field Requirements
FieldRequiredConstraints
nameYes1-64 chars, lowercase letters/numbers/hyphens only, must match folder name
descriptionYes1-1024 chars, must describe WHAT it does AND WHEN to use it
licenseNoLicense name or reference to bundled LICENSE.txt
compatibilityNo1-500 chars, environment requirements if needed
metadataNoKey-value pairs for additional properties
allowed-toolsNoSpace-delimited list of pre-approved tools (experimental)
Description Best Practices

CRITICAL: The description is the PRIMARY mechanism for automatic skill discovery. Include:

  1. WHAT the skill does (capabilities)
  2. WHEN to use it (triggers, scenarios, file types)
  3. Keywords users might mention in prompts

Good example:

yaml
description: 'Toolkit for testing local web applications using Playwright. Use when asked to verify frontend functionality, debug UI behavior, capture browser screenshots, or view browser console logs. Supports Chrome, Firefox, and WebKit.'

Poor example:

yaml
description: 'Web testing helpers'
Step 3: Write the Skill Body

After the frontmatter, add markdown instructions. Recommended sections:

SectionPurpose
# TitleBrief overview
## When to Use This SkillReinforces description triggers
## PrerequisitesRequired tools, dependencies
## Step-by-Step WorkflowsNumbered steps for tasks
## TroubleshootingCommon issues and solutions
## ReferencesLinks to bundled docs
Show full SKILL.md (187 more words)Show less
Step 4: Add Optional Directories (If Needed)
FolderPurposeWhen to Use
scripts/Executable code (Python, Bash, JS)Automation that performs operations
references/Documentation agent readsAPI references, schemas, guides
assets/Static files used AS-ISImages, fonts, templates
templates/Starter code agent modifiesScaffolds to extend

Example: Complete Skill Structure

my-awesome-skill/
├── SKILL.md                    # Required instructions
├── LICENSE.txt                 # Optional license file
├── scripts/
│   └── helper.py               # Executable automation
├── references/
│   ├── api-reference.md        # Detailed docs
│   └── examples.md             # Usage examples
├── assets/
│   └── diagram.png             # Static resources
└── templates/
    └── starter.ts              # Code scaffold

Quick Start: Duplicate This Template

  1. Copy the make-skill-template/ folder
  2. Rename to your skill name (lowercase, hyphens)
  3. Update SKILL.md:
    • Change name: to match folder name
    • Write a keyword-rich description:
    • Replace body content with your instructions
  4. Add bundled resources as needed
  5. Validate with npm run skill:validate

Validation Checklist

  • Folder name is lowercase with hyphens
  • name field matches folder name exactly
  • description is 10-1024 characters
  • description explains WHAT and WHEN
  • description is wrapped in single quotes
  • Body content is under 500 lines
  • Bundled assets are under 5MB each

Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
Skill not discoveredImprove description with more keywords and triggers
Validation fails on nameEnsure lowercase, no consecutive hyphens, matches folder
Description too shortAdd capabilities, triggers, and keywords
Assets not foundUse relative paths from skill root

References

© boshi-xixixi, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in .trae/Skills/.agents/skills/make-skill-template of boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9cf38e6

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Questions about Make Skill Template

What does Make Skill Template do?

Create new Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot from prompts or by duplicating this template. Make Skill Template is an agent skill from boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill. Create new Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot from prompts or by duplicating this template.

When should I use Make Skill Template?

Make Skill Template fits situations like: asked to create a skill; make a new skill; scaffold a skill; building specialized AI capabilities with bundled resources.

How do I install Make Skill Template in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill --skill make-skill-template -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.trae/Skills/.agents/skills/make-skill-template in boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill) into .claude/skills/make-skill-template in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Make Skill Template in Codex?

Run `npx skills add boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill --skill make-skill-template -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.trae/Skills/.agents/skills/make-skill-template in boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill) into .agents/skills/make-skill-template in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Make Skill Template in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill --skill make-skill-template -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/make-skill-template, .gemini/skills/make-skill-template, .github/skills/make-skill-template and .opencode/skills/make-skill-template in your project.

What does Make Skill Template need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Make Skill Template needs the command-line tools its instructions call (npm).

Does Make Skill Template access the network?

SKILL.md names 1 domain. As links in the text: agentskills.io. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Make Skill Template safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Make Skill Template use?

Make Skill Template is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Make Skill Template use?

About 1.3k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.3k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Make Skill Template?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Make Skill Template: Skill Creator (Azure/azqr, 795 stars), Claude Code Skill Developer Guide (diet103/claude-code-infrastructure-showcase, 10k stars), Darwin Skill Optimizer (alchaincyf/darwin-skill, 6.2k stars) and Claude Code Command Development (anthropics/claude-plugins-official, 38k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Make Skill Template?

boshi-xixixi (a GitHub user) maintains it in boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill, which has 275 GitHub stars. The repository holds 16 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on May 12, 2026.

Source: boshi-xixixi/TraeSkill on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.