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Define skill scope and write frontmatter. Use when creating a new skill to establish problem, inputs, outputs, and YAML metadata.

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SKILL.md
---
name: skill-creator-step-1-define-the-skill-scope
description: 'Define skill scope and write frontmatter. Use when creating a new skill to establish problem, inputs, outputs, and YAML metadata.'
version: 2.2.0
category: _internal
type: reference
scripts_exempt: true
---

# Step 1: Define the Skill Scope (+2)

## Step 1: Define the Skill Scope


Answer these questions:
1. What specific problem does this skill solve?
2. Who is the target user?
3. What inputs does it expect?
4. What outputs does it produce?
5. What tools/technologies does it use?

## Step 2: Write the Frontmatter


```yaml
---
name: lowercase-kebab-case
description: Action-oriented description with use cases. Use for X, Y, and Z.
version: 1.0.0
category: builders
last_updated: 2026-01-02
related_skills:
  - related-skill-1
---

*See sub-skills for full details.*

## Step 3: Structure the Content


#### Overview Section

```markdown

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