name: <phase-or-classification-skill-name> description: <single-line 20-100 word description; include trigger keywords and do not use folded YAML> phase: <discover|define|develop|deliver|measure|iterate>

classification: <foundation|utility> # For non-domain skills, use classification and omit phase

version: "1.0.0" updated: <YYYY-MM-DD> license: Apache-2.0 metadata: category: <one of: research, problem-framing, ideation, specification, validation, reflection, coordination> frameworks: [triple-diamond, lean-startup, design-thinking] author: product-on-purpose

<Skill Title>

When to Use

• <Situation 1>
• <Situation 2>
• <Situation 3>

When NOT to Use (Optional)

• <Common misuse to avoid>
• <When another skill is a better fit>

Instructions

When asked to <create artifact>, follow these steps:

1. <Step 1 Title> <What to do and why>

2. <Step 2 Title> <What to do and why>

3. <Step 3 Title> <What to do and why>

4. <Step 4 Title> <What to do and why>

Output Contract

Use references/TEMPLATE.md as the output format. A complete response should:

• <Required element 1>
• <Required element 2>
• <Required element 3>

Quality Checklist

Before finalizing, verify:

• <Quality criterion 1>
• <Quality criterion 2>
• <Quality criterion 3>

Examples

See references/EXAMPLE.md for a completed example.