description: Imported skill how_to_guide_database from openai name: how_to_guide_database signature: a6002d032b0563e0234a4c225226ea6a207b120e69b0c839315c8402813b30e5 source: /a0/tmp/skills_research/openai/skills/.curated/notion-knowledge-capture/reference/how-to-guide-database.md
How-To Guide Database
Purpose: Procedural documentation for common tasks.
Schema
| Property | Type | Options | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | title | - | "How to [Task]" |
| Complexity | select | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Skill level required |
| Time Required | number | - | Estimated minutes to complete |
| Prerequisites | relation | Links to other guides | Required knowledge |
| Category | select | Development, Deployment, Testing, Tools | Task category |
| Last Tested | date | - | When procedure was verified |
| Tags | multi_select | - | Technology/tool tags |
Usage
Create how-to guides with properties:
{
"Title": "How to Set Up Local Development Environment",
"Complexity": "Beginner",
"Time Required": 30,
"Category": "Development",
"Last Tested": "2025-10-01",
"Tags": "setup, environment, docker"
}
Best Practices
- Use consistent naming: Always start with "How to..."
- Test procedures: Verify steps work before publishing
- Include time estimates: Help users plan their time
- Link prerequisites: Make dependencies clear
- Update regularly: Re-test procedures when tools/systems change