From sdlc
Defines standard SKILL.md template for Claude Code with sections on objectives, core principles, constraints, usage patterns, pitfalls, examples, checklists, and references. Use for creating consistent skill documents.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/sdlc:.templatesThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
**Version:** 1.0.0
Version: 1.0.0 Portability: [Universal | High | Medium | Tool-Specific | MCP-Specific]
[2-3 sentences describing what this skill teaches and why it matters]
Purpose: [What problem does this solve? What does it enable?]
Scope: [What's included in this skill? What's excluded?]
[Detailed explanation of the principle]
Why this matters: [Rationale]
How to apply: [Concrete guidance]
Example:
[Code, markdown, or other example demonstrating the principle]
[Continue pattern for all principles...]
Rationale: [Why these boundaries exist]
Scenario: [When to use this pattern]
Approach:
Example:
[Concrete example]
[Continue pattern...]
Works well with:
Prerequisites:
Problem: [What goes wrong] Solution: [How to avoid or fix]
[Continue pattern...]
Context: [Setup/situation]
Application:
[Detailed example showing skill in action]
Outcome: [Result]
[Continue pattern...]
Use this checklist to verify you're applying this skill correctly:
Source Documentation:
Related Skills:
External Resources:
Extraction Source: sdlc/commands/shared/[original-protocol-name] Extraction Date: YYYY-MM-DD Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD Compatibility: Claude Code 2.1+, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline License: MIT (or as specified)
npx claudepluginhub jwilger/claude-code-plugins --plugin sdlcGuides creating and editing SKILL.md files for Claude Code skills, covering objectives, when to create, YAML frontmatter requirements, structure, and writing principles like showing patterns with examples.
Guides creation, editing, and verification of skills for AI coding agents using test-driven development with subagent scenarios. Use when authoring or debugging skills.