Use this template as a starting point when creating new skills. Keep the sections the skill's work needs and drop the rest. ```markdown --- name: <skill-name-gerund-or-action> description: Use when <one trigger per branch>. --- <Single-paragraph overview stating the root virtue, objective, and operational context.>
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# Streamlined Skill Template
Use this template as a starting point when creating new skills.
Keep the sections the skill's work needs and drop the rest.
```markdown
---
name: <skill-name-gerund-or-action>
description: Use when <one trigger per branch>.
---
# <Skill Name>
<Single-paragraph overview stating the root virtue, objective, and operational context.>
## Workflow
1. **<Step 1 Name>**: <Direct statement of action and expected behavior.>
- **Completion Criterion**: <Observable, checkable condition confirming step is done.>
2. **<Step 2 Name>**: <Direct statement of action and expected behavior.>
- **Completion Criterion**: <Observable, checkable condition confirming step is done.>
## References
- [Reference Name](references/<reference-file>.md)
```
