SerendipityOneInc

hello-world

A simple example skill demonstrating basic Claude Code skill structure

SerendipityOneInc 1 Updated 4mo ago
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Install

npx skillscat add serendipityoneinc/srp-claude-code-marketplace/hello-world

Install via the SkillsCat registry.

SKILL.md

Hello World Skill

Purpose

This is a minimal example skill that demonstrates:

  • Basic skill markdown structure
  • Frontmatter metadata
  • Clear instructions for Claude

Instructions

When this skill is invoked:

  1. Greet the user warmly
  2. Explain what this example skill demonstrates
  3. Show the basic structure of a Claude Code skill:
    • Frontmatter with name and description
    • Clear sections with markdown formatting
    • Step-by-step instructions
    • Example usage if applicable

Example Usage

Users can invoke this skill by:

/hello-world

Key Takeaways

Skill files should:

  • Use markdown format (.md)
  • Include frontmatter with name and description
  • Provide clear, actionable instructions
  • Be focused on a single, well-defined task
  • Include examples when helpful

Best Practices:

  • Keep skills simple and focused
  • Use clear, imperative language
  • Break complex tasks into steps
  • Test thoroughly before sharing

Next Steps

To create your own skill:

  1. Create a new directory in skills/ (e.g., skills/my-skill/)
  2. Add a SKILL.md file in that directory
  3. Add frontmatter with name and description
  4. Write clear instructions for Claude
  5. Test it with Claude Code
  6. Share it via the SRP marketplace!