example-command
An example user-invoked skill that demonstrates frontmatter options and the skills/ /SKILL.md layout
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official --skill example-command- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads example-command automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Example Command (Skill Format)
This demonstrates the skills/<name>/SKILL.md layout for user-invoked slash commands. It is functionally identical to the legacy commands/example-command.md format — both are loaded the same way; only the file layout differs.
Arguments
The user invoked this with: $ARGUMENTS
Instructions
When this skill is invoked:
- Parse the arguments provided by the user
- Perform the requested action using allowed tools
- Report results back to the user
Frontmatter Options Reference
Skills in this layout support these frontmatter fields:
- name: Skill identifier (matches directory name)
- description: Short description shown in /help
- argument-hint: Hints for command arguments shown to user
- allowed-tools: Pre-approved tools for this skill (reduces permission prompts)
- model: Override the model (e.g., "haiku", "sonnet", "opus")
Example Usage
/example-command my-argument
/example-command arg1 arg2
FAQ
What does the example-command skill do?
An example user-invoked skill that demonstrates frontmatter options and the skills/ /SKILL.md layout
How do I install example-command?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official --skill example-command in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/example-command/ (personal) or .claude/skills/example-command/ (project).
Which AI agents can use example-command?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is example-command safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains example-command?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/claude-plugins-official, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 48 recorded installs.
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