Templates

SKILL.md template and examples

Templates create starter files for common AI tasks. They are only a starting point. Edit the SKILL.md, manifest, and .aipmignore file before you publish. Install the AIPM CLI once before running template commands — see the install guide.

Short answer: a SKILL.md file gives an AI agent a name, a clear purpose, and step-by-step instructions for one reusable task. Start small, test the steps, and add only the files the task needs.

Read publishing guide Examples

blank

Blank

custom skills when you already know what files you need

aipm publish init --name @team/my-skill --template blank

Starts with

minimal SKILL.md
manifest
.aipmignore

code-review

Code review

pull request reviews and code quality checks

aipm publish init --name @team/review-helper --template code-review

Starts with

review goals
checklist
format for findings

issue-summary

Issue summary

bug triage, Sentry summaries, support tickets, and handoff notes

aipm publish init --name @team/issue-summary --template issue-summary

Starts with

impact
evidence
likely cause
next action

release-notes

Release notes

release summaries, upgrade notes, and known issues

aipm publish init --name @team/release-notes --template release-notes

Starts with

highlights
fixes
upgrade notes
known issues

Basic SKILL.md example

This small example reviews a change and reports the most important problems first.

---
name: code-review
description: Review code changes for bugs, security risks, and missing tests.
---

# Code review

1. Read the changed files and nearby tests.
2. Find problems that can change real behavior.
3. Explain each problem with a file and line number.
4. Put serious problems first.
5. Say clearly when no problem is found.

The exact supported fields can differ by AI tool. Check the AI agent file support table before sharing the skill.

After you choose a template

Edit the generated files, then follow the publishing guide to stage, preview, validate, and push your package.