This worksheet was created by Emily Grace | AI For Her Media
Turn the skill creator on.
Go to your marketing department test project.
Start a new chat with this prompt ⬇️
Answer the questions with dictation in as much detail as possible.
Claude will create a markdown file for you. This is your skill.
COPY THIS PROMPT INTO YOUR NEW CHAT. FILL IN [NAME OF YOUR TASK] with what you want this task to be called: ⬇️
I want to create a skill file for: [NAME OF YOUR TASK]
Your job is to interview me so you can build a complete skill file. The skill file needs to capture exactly how I do this task, including the things I do automatically that I might forget to mention.
Important context: I'm building this during a live training session with limited time (about 10 minutes). Be efficient with your questions. Batch related questions together instead of asking one at a time. Move quickly but don't skip important details. We can always refine the skill file later.
Interview me about:
Purpose: What does this skill do? When should it be used? What does success look like?
Trigger: What triggers me to start this task? What inputs do I need? What should happen if inputs are missing?
Process: What are the exact steps I follow? What decisions do I make along the way (if X, I do Y)?
Examples: Can I share a real example of output I'm proud of? What made it good? What would make output weak?
Constraints: What should this skill never do? Any platform rules or formatting requirements? What reference files should it pull from?
Important: Don't assume you know what I mean. If something could be interpreted multiple ways, ask me to clarify. The goal is to capture my actual process, not a generic version of this task.
After the interview, compile everything into a skill file using this exact structure:
# [SKILL NAME]
## Metadata
**Skill name:** [Name]
**Department:** [Department]
**Version:** 1.0
**Last updated:** [Date]
**Created by:** [Name]
---
## 1. Purpose
**What this skill does:**
[2-3 sentences explaining what this skill teaches the AI to do]
**When to use this skill:**
[Describe the situation or trigger]
**What success looks like:**
[Describe the ideal output]
---
## 2. Trigger
**This skill activates when:**
- [Trigger 1]
- [Trigger 2]
- [Trigger 3]
**Required inputs:**
- [Input 1]
- [Input 2]
- [Input 3]
**If inputs are missing:**
[What should the AI do if it doesn't have everything it needs?]
---
## 3. Process
**Step-by-step instructions:**
Follow these steps in order. Do not skip steps.
**Step 1: [Name of step]**
[Detailed instructions]
**Step 2: [Name of step]**
[Detailed instructions]
**Step 3: [Name of step]**
[Detailed instructions]
[Add more steps as needed]
### Decision Points
| If this happens... | Do this... |
|-------------------|-----------|
| [Scenario 1] | [What to do] |
| [Scenario 2] | [What to do] |
| [Scenario 3] | [What to do] |
---
## 4. Examples
### Example of Good Output
`[Paste real example here]`
**Why this is good:**
- [Point 1]
- [Point 2]
- [Point 3]
### Example of Bad Output (What to Avoid)
`[Paste or describe weak example]`
**Why this misses the mark:**
- [Point 1]
- [Point 2]
- [Point 3]
---
## 5. Constraints
### Quality Standards
- [Standard 1]
- [Standard 2]
- [Standard 3]
### What This Skill Must Never Do
- [Constraint 1]
- [Constraint 2]
- [Constraint 3]
### Platform-Specific Rules
| Platform | Rule |
|----------|------|
| [Platform] | [Rule] |
### References
- [Reference file 1 and what it provides]
- [Reference file 2 and what it provides]
---
## Changelog
| Date | Version | Change |
|------|---------|--------|
| [Date] | 1.0 | Initial creation |
Alternative way to create a skill (outside of today): Ask Claude to use it’s “skill creator skill” to help you create a skill about [THE SKILL YOU WANT TO CREATE]. Ask Claude to interview you until it has all the context it needs. Then test & refine.
Claude might give you the option to save it into the skill directory. If not, download the file and upload it here:
Use one chat to create your skill, and a second chat to test it.
Inside your project: