thearchitectit/awesome-cline-skills/template

Your Skill Name

Brief overview of the skill's purpose and capabilities. Explain what Cline can accomplish with this skill and why it exists.

When to Use This Skill

• When [specific trigger condition 1]
• When [specific trigger condition 2]
• When [specific trigger condition 3]
• When you need [key capability]

Instructions

Step 1: Initial Assessment

Before executing, evaluate the request:

• [ ] Confirm the task matches this skill's scope
• [ ] Check for prerequisites (tools, packages, access)
• [ ] Identify any constraints or special requirements

Step 2: Execution

[Detailed instructions for Cline on how to execute the skill. Be specific about: ]

• What tools or commands to use
• What order to follow
• What output format to produce
• How to handle variations in the request

Step 3: Validation

After execution, verify the output:

• [ ] Output matches the expected format
• [ ] Content is accurate and complete
• [ ] No errors or warnings remain
• [ ] User's original request is fully addressed

Best Practices

• Best practice 1: [Specific, actionable guidance]
• Best practice 2: [Specific, actionable guidance]
• Best practice 3: [Specific, actionable guidance]

Common Pitfalls

• Pitfall 1: [Description] → [How to avoid or fix]
• Pitfall 2: [Description] → [How to avoid or fix]
• Pitfall 3: [Description] → [How to avoid or fix]

Examples

Example 1: [Descriptive Title]

Input:

User asks: "[example user request]"

Output:

[What Cline should produce]

Example 2: [Descriptive Title]

Input:

User asks: "[example user request]"

Output:

[What Cline should produce]

Error Handling

If something goes wrong:

1. Missing prerequisites: Inform the user what needs to be installed and provide the installation command
2. Invalid input: Explain what valid input looks like and provide an example
3. Partial failure: Complete what's possible and clearly document what failed and why
4. Unexpected output: Describe the discrepancy and suggest next steps

Cline Workflow Notes

1. Install location: Copy this skill directory to .cline/skills/your-skill-name/ (project-level) or ~/.cline/skills/your-skill-name/ (global)
2. Activation: Cline will suggest this skill when you [describe trigger conditions]
3. Progressive loading: Only metadata loads initially; full instructions activate via use_skill when needed