gh-glittercowboy-taches-cc-resources/skills/create-agent-skills/workflows/add-template.md

Workflow: Add a Template to a Skill

<required_reading> Read these reference files NOW:

1. references/using-templates.md </required_reading>

## Step 1: Identify the Skill

Ask (if not already provided):

• Which skill needs a template?
• What output does this template structure?

Step 2: Analyze Template Need

Confirm this is a good template candidate:

• Output has consistent structure across uses
• Structure matters more than creative generation
• Filling placeholders is more reliable than blank-page generation

If not a good fit, suggest alternatives (workflow guidance, reference examples).

Step 3: Create Templates Directory

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/{skill-name}/templates

Step 4: Design Template Structure

Gather requirements:

• What sections does the output need?
• What information varies between uses? (→ placeholders)
• What stays constant? (→ static structure)

Step 5: Write Template File

Create templates/{template-name}.md with:

• Clear section markers
• {{PLACEHOLDER}} syntax for variable content
• Brief inline guidance where helpful
• Minimal example content

Step 6: Update Workflow to Use Template

Find the workflow that produces this output. Add:

<process>
...
N. Read `templates/{template-name}.md`
N+1. Copy template structure
N+2. Fill each placeholder based on gathered context
...
</process>

Step 7: Test

Invoke the skill workflow and verify:

• Template is read at the right step
• All placeholders get filled appropriately
• Output structure matches template
• No placeholders left unfilled

<success_criteria> Template is complete when:

• templates/ directory exists
• Template file has clear structure with placeholders
• At least one workflow references the template
• Workflow instructions explain when/how to use template
• Tested with real invocation </success_criteria>