install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/hicoldcat/skills
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/hicoldcat/skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/_template" ~/.claude/skills/hicoldcat-skills-skill-name && rm -rf "$T"
manifest:
skills/_template/SKILL.mdsource content
{{SKILL_NAME}}
Write concise, procedural instructions for another Claude instance.
Triggers
- Use when the task involves ...
- Use when the user mentions ...
- Use when the work touches ...
Workflow
- Inspect the current context and touched files
- Read any bundled references only if needed
- Apply the repository- or domain-specific rules
- Use bundled scripts or assets when they add reliability
- Return a concise result with verification steps
Rules
- Preserve existing conventions unless the task explicitly requires change
- Keep edits local and compatible with current workflows
- Avoid unnecessary refactors or dependency churn
- Add safety notes specific to this skill
References
- Read
when you need deeper domain detailsreferences/... - Use
when a deterministic helper is providedscripts/... - Use
only when the task needs bundled output resourcesassets/...
Examples
- "Help me ..."
- "Fix ..."
- "Review ..."
Output
- Summarize what changed or what was found
- Mention affected files or systems
- Include the smallest useful verification steps