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Selects the correct CLAUDE.md or LESSONS.md template via decision trees.
Install Template Selector
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism template-selector --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector .claude/skills/template-selector && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.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/
Install the "template-selector" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector into .claude/skills/template-selector/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "template-selector", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selectorType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism template-selector --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector .agents/skills/template-selector && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "template-selector" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector into .agents/skills/template-selector/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "template-selector", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism template-selector --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector .cursor/skills/template-selector && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "template-selector" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector into .cursor/skills/template-selector/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "template-selector", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git --path project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism template-selector --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector .gemini/skills/template-selector && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "template-selector" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector into .gemini/skills/template-selector/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "template-selector", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism template-selectorInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector .github/skills/template-selector && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "template-selector" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector into .github/skills/template-selector/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "template-selector", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism template-selector --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector .opencode/skills/template-selector && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "template-selector" agent skill from https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/master/project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector into .opencode/skills/template-selector/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "template-selector", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
template-selector- GitHub stars
- 416
- Token cost
- ~1.4k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 561 words
- Files
- 2
- Skills in repo
- 53
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Selects the correct CLAUDE.md or LESSONS.md template via decision trees.
- Works in 3 steps: Is this a tool that helps journalists do… → Does it have a specific end date? → Is preservation the primary goal?
- Starting a project
- SKILL.md covers Quick reference, Decision tree, Detailed category descriptions and Common mistakes, plus 3 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Template Selector is an agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism. Selects the correct CLAUDE.md or LESSONS.md template via decision trees. Use when starting a project or unsure which fits.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.4k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files (for example `agents/openai.yaml`).
It sits in Agent Workflows, covering Agent instruction files. The repository describes itself as: Claude Code skills for journalism, media, and academia - verification, FOIA, data journalism, academic writing, and more. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Starting a project
- Unsure which fits
Example prompts
- “Use the template-selector skill to select the correct CLAUDE.md or LESSONS.md template via decision trees”
- “/template-selector”
Workflow steps
3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Is this a tool that helps journalists do X, or is this X itself?
- Does it have a specific end date?
- Is preservation the primary goal?
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit e3e2172. 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
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
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
Template Selector loads about 1.4k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 35 tokens; SKILL.md has 561 words of instructions outside code blocks.
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 jamditis/claude-skills-journalism at commit e3e2172, republished under its MIT licence (© jamditis). 561 words, ~1,446 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/template-selector/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.- name
- template-selector
- description
- Selects the correct CLAUDE.md or LESSONS.md template via decision trees. Use when starting a project or unsure which fits.
Template selector
Match projects to the correct template category. Don't guess, use the decision tree.
Quick reference
| Project type | Template category |
|---|---|
| Newsroom AI tool, fact-checker | editorial-tool |
| Conference, summit, workshop | event-website |
| Newsletter, podcast, blog | publication |
| Investigation, data journalism | research-project |
| CMS workflow, syndication | content-pipeline |
| Historical collection, archive | digital-archive |
Decision tree
Is it for journalism/publishing?
├── Yes →
│ ├── Has specific end date/event? → event-website
│ ├── Ongoing content series? → publication
│ ├── Historical/preservation? → digital-archive
│ ├── Newsroom tool/AI? → editorial-tool
│ ├── CMS/automation? → content-pipeline
│ └── Investigation with scope? → research-project
│
└── No (general software) →
Use general template or another collectionDetailed category descriptions
editorial-tool
Use when: Building newsroom tools, writing assistants, fact-checkers, AI-powered research tools, moderation systems, workflow automation for journalists
Not for: Generic productivity tools, non-journalism software
Signs it's an editorial tool:
- Primary users are journalists, editors, or producers
- Helps with a specific editorial workflow step
- Requires accuracy/trust for publication decisions
event-website
Use when: Building sites for conferences, summits, workshops, or events with specific dates
Not for: Ongoing content, organization websites without events, event management software (that's editorial-tool)
Signs it's an event website:
- Has a specific event date (or date range)
- Registration/attendance is involved
- Content includes speakers, schedule, venue info
publication
Use when: Building newsletters, podcasts, blogs, magazines, or ongoing content series with regular publishing schedule
Not for: One-off articles, static content sites, CMSes that power publications (that's editorial-tool)
Signs it's a publication:
- Regular publishing cadence (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Growing subscriber/reader base
- Consistent voice and format
research-project
Use when: Building investigative journalism projects, data journalism, analysis with defined scope and end date
Not for: Ongoing research operations, general data analysis, tools that support research (that's editorial-tool)
Signs it's a research project:
- Answers a specific question or hypothesis
- Has a defined end point (publication date)
- Involves data collection, analysis, and findings
content-pipeline
Use when: Building CMS workflows, publishing automation, content syndication systems, feed aggregators, cross-posting tools
Not for: Manual publishing workflows, single-site content management, publications themselves
Signs it's a content pipeline:
- Automates content movement between systems
- Transforms content formats
- Handles scheduling and distribution
digital-archive
Use when: Building historical collections, preservation projects, research databases, document repositories
Not for: Active news sites, CMS platforms, search engines
Signs it's a digital archive:
- Primary focus is preservation
- Collection has defined scope (time period, topic)
- Users are researchers, historians, or the public seeking historical content
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Common mistakes
| Project | Wrong choice | Right choice | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsletter dashboard | editorial-tool | publication | It's about the publication, not the tech |
| AI fact-checker | research-project | editorial-tool | It's a tool, not a one-off investigation |
| Event registration system | event-website | editorial-tool | It's a tool that serves events |
| Podcast website | content-pipeline | publication | It's a publication, not automation |
| Document search tool | digital-archive | editorial-tool | It's a tool, not the archive itself |
| FOIA tracking system | research-project | editorial-tool | It's a tool that supports research |
The litmus test
If you're still unsure, ask:
Is this a tool that helps journalists do X, or is this X itself?
- Tool → editorial-tool
- The thing itself → other categories
Does it have a specific end date?
- Yes, event dates → event-website
- Yes, publication date → research-project
- No, ongoing → publication, content-pipeline, or digital-archive
Is preservation the primary goal?
- Yes → digital-archive
- No → other categories
Using templates
For project memory (CLAUDE.md)
- Identify project category using decision tree above
- Copy appropriate template from
project-memory/templates/ - Fill in bracketed placeholders with your specifics
- Delete sections that don't apply
- Add project-specific gotchas as you discover them
For retrospectives (LESSONS.md)
- Identify project category
- Copy appropriate template from
project-retrospective/templates/ - Fill in as the project progresses or at completion
- Be specific about failures, that's the valuable part
Template locations
claude-skills-journalism/
├── project-memory/templates/
│ ├── editorial-tool.md
│ ├── event-website.md
│ ├── publication.md
│ ├── research-project.md
│ ├── content-pipeline.md
│ └── digital-archive.md
│
└── project-retrospective/templates/
├── editorial-tool.md
├── event.md
├── publication.md
└── research-project.mdPick the specific template that fits. "General" is a last resort.
© jamditis, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file in project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector of jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.
- SKILL.md
- agents/openai.yaml
Open the folder on GitHubat commit e3e2172
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| Writing For Agentsbestofjs/bestofjs | 3.1k | 17 repos | ~2.7k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Template Selector
What does Template Selector do?
Selects the correct CLAUDE.md or LESSONS.md template via decision trees. Template Selector is an agent skill from jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.md template via decision trees.
When should I use Template Selector?
Template Selector fits situations like: starting a project; unsure which fits.
How do I install Template Selector in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism) into .claude/skills/template-selector in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Template Selector in Codex?
Run `npx skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (project-templates-toolkit/skills/template-selector in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism) into .agents/skills/template-selector in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Template Selector 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 jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill template-selector -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/template-selector, .gemini/skills/template-selector, .github/skills/template-selector and .opencode/skills/template-selector in your project.
What does Template Selector need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Template Selector is instructions for the agent only.
Does Template Selector access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Template Selector 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 Template Selector use?
Template Selector 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 Template Selector use?
About 1.4k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.8k 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 Template Selector?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Template Selector: Using Agent Skills (addyosmani/agent-skills, 102k stars), Claude Reflect (BayramAnnakov/claude-reflect, 1.7k stars), Neat-Freak Knowledge Closeout (KKKKhazix/khazix-skills, 21k stars) and Task Observer (rebelytics/one-skill-to-rule-them-all, 3.2k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Template Selector?
jamditis (a GitHub user) maintains it in jamditis/claude-skills-journalism, which has 416 GitHub stars. The repository holds 53 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 4, 2026.
Source: jamditis/claude-skills-journalism on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.