AI Anatomy of a Claude Skill #ai #claude #skill #anatomy

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Name

The unique descriptive name of the skill

Description - [What it does] + [When to use it]

Use this whenever the user [situation], says "[phrase]", "[phrase]", or wants to [task] -- even if they don't say "[skill name]" directly.

Purpose - [What this does]

[One sentence a brand-new hire would understand.]

Step - In the order you actually do them

1. [First step] -- because [reason]
2. [Second step] -- because [reason]
3. [Third step] -- because [reason]

Format & Output

Length: [exact -- 3 bullets / 150 words / one page] Tone: [pick 2 -- direct, warm, confident, casual] Structure: [headings / table / numbered list].

Always Do

• Always [rule]
• Replace [jargon] with [plain word]

Never Do

• Never [the mistake you keep correcting]

Examples

Good output looks like this: [paste a real finished result you'd be happy with] Weak output looks like this: [Paste a bad version + one line on why it's wrong]

When unsure

Ask before guessing. List questions, don't fill gaps silently.