Agent skill
domain-expertise-template
Template for creating domain expertise skills. Copy and customize for your specific domain.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/ChaiWithJai/claude-code-mastery/tree/main/examples/skills/domain-expertise-template
SKILL.md
Domain Expertise Template
Copy this template to create your own domain expertise skill.
Instructions
- Copy this file to
~/.claude/skills/your-domain/SKILL.md - Replace all
[PLACEHOLDER]text with your content - Customize sections as needed
- Test and iterate
---
name: [your-skill-name]
description: Use when [trigger conditions]. Applies [your methodology/framework] for [outcome].
---
<framework_overview>
## What This Is
[One paragraph describing what this expertise covers and why it matters]
## When to Use
- [Trigger situation 1]
- [Trigger situation 2]
- [Trigger situation 3]
## Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| [Term 1] | [Definition] |
| [Term 2] | [Definition] |
</framework_overview>
<principles>
## Core Philosophy
### 1. [PRINCIPLE NAME IN CAPS]
[2-3 sentences explaining this principle and why it matters]
Example:
- Good: [example of applying this principle well]
- Bad: [example of violating this principle]
### 2. [PRINCIPLE NAME IN CAPS]
[2-3 sentences explaining this principle and why it matters]
Example:
- Good: [example]
- Bad: [example]
### 3. [PRINCIPLE NAME IN CAPS]
[2-3 sentences explaining this principle and why it matters]
Example:
- Good: [example]
- Bad: [example]
</principles>
<process>
## The Process
### Step 1: [Name]
**Purpose**: [Why this step matters]
**Actions**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
**Output**: [What this step produces]
### Step 2: [Name]
**Purpose**: [Why this step matters]
**Actions**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
**Output**: [What this step produces]
### Step 3: [Name]
**Purpose**: [Why this step matters]
**Actions**:
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
**Output**: [What this step produces]
</process>
<templates>
## Output Templates
### [Template Name 1]
```markdown
# [Document Title]
## Section 1
[What goes here]
## Section 2
[What goes here]
## Section 3
[What goes here]
[Template Name 2]
[Another template if needed]
1. [ANTI-PATTERN NAME]
What it looks like: [Description of the mistake] Why it's wrong: [Consequences] Instead: [Correct approach]
2. [ANTI-PATTERN NAME]
What it looks like: [Description] Why it's wrong: [Consequences] Instead: [Correct approach]
3. [ANTI-PATTERN NAME]
What it looks like: [Description] Why it's wrong: [Consequences] Instead: [Correct approach]
-
[Question about scope]
- [Option A]
- [Option B]
- [Option C]
-
[Question about context] [Open-ended question]
-
[Question about constraints] [Open-ended question]
-
Any specific concerns or requirements?
I'll wait for your answers before proceeding.
---
## Customization Checklist
- [ ] Updated skill name and description
- [ ] Added 3+ principles with examples
- [ ] Added 3+ process steps
- [ ] Created output templates
- [ ] Added 2+ anti-patterns
- [ ] Created intake questions
- [ ] Tested skill triggers correctly
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