example-command Skill
An example user-invoked skill that demonstrates frontmatter options and the skills/<name/SKILL.md layout Published by anthropics in claude-plugins-official.
Decision snapshot
Is this a fit?
Developers using claude-plugins-official, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
Compatibility not yet detected.
Filesystem access, Shell access
Copy skill directory
22 days ago · Apache-2.0 license
Access note: Local files. Access note: Shell access.
What is example-command Skill?
An example user-invoked skill that demonstrates frontmatter options and the skills/<name/SKILL.md layout Published by anthropics in claude-plugins-official. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement. See how SkillIndex evaluates profiles.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Developers using claude-plugins-official
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: plugins/example-plugin/skills/example-command/SKILL.md
Allowed tools declared by source
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
- Local files
- Shell access
Requirements and access
Security and permissions
Review permissions before connecting any MCP server to an agent. Pay special attention to whether it can read local files, write data, call external services, or perform destructive actions.
When to use example-command Skill
- Use it for developers using claude-plugins-official.
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Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-plugins-official
- Skill file: plugins/example-plugin/skills/example-command/SKILL.md
What it does
An example user-invoked skill that demonstrates frontmatter options and the skills/<name/SKILL.md layout
Skill instructions
Example Command (Skill Format) This demonstrates the skills/<name/SKILL.md layout for user-invoked slash commands. It is functionally identical to the legacy commands/example-command.md format — both are loaded the same way; only the file layout differs. Arguments The user invoked this with: $ARGUMENTS Instructions When this skill is invoked: 1. Parse the arguments provided by the user 2. Perform the requested action using allowed tools 3. Report results back to the user Frontmatter Options Reference Skills in this layout support these frontmatter fields: - name: Skill identifier (matches directory name) - description: Short description shown in /help - argument-hint: Hints for command arguments shown to user - allowed-tools: Pre-approved tools for this skill (reduces permission prompts) - model: Override the model (e.g., "haiku", "sonnet", "opus") Example Usage /example-command my-argument /example-command arg1 arg2
Verified compatibility and discovery
Frequently asked questions
What is example-command?
example-command is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. An example user-invoked skill that demonstrates frontmatter options and the skills/<name/SKILL.md layout
Who is example-command best for?
example-command is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install example-command?
Install or run example-command using Copy skill directory. Check example-command for the latest setup command.
Is example-command actively maintained?
example-command may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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Maintain this resource?
Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
