How To Prompt A New Skill For Claude

I need a complete Skill Blueprint for Claude that a skill builder can use to create: [SKILL NAME]

Please provide:

1. SKILL OVERVIEW

• What this skill does in 2-3 sentences
• Who it’s for and what problem it solves
• Key outcome: What the user walks away with

1. SKILL DESCRIPTION (for the SKILL.md file)

• Clear trigger phrases that should activate this skill
• When Claude should use this skill vs. other tools
• What makes this skill unique or specialized

1. CORE INSTRUCTIONS

• Step-by-step process Claude should follow
• Decision points: “If the user says X, do Y”
• Quality standards: What makes output “good”
• Common mistakes to avoid

1. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE BASE

• Educational content Claude needs to know
• Industry best practices and frameworks
• Examples of excellent vs. poor outputs
• Template structures or formats to follow

1. EXTERNAL SCRIPTS/INTEGRATIONS

• What external tools or APIs are needed (if any)
• File operations required (read, write, create)
• Where files should be saved or accessed
• Any automation that needs to happen

1. INPUT REQUIREMENTS

• What information Claude needs from the user
• Required vs. optional inputs
• Suggested questions to ask if info is missing
• Default assumptions if user doesn’t specify

1. OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

• Exact format of the deliverable
• File types to create (.docx, .pdf, .md, etc.)
• Naming conventions for files
• Where outputs should be stored

1. BRAND & STYLE INTEGRATION

• How to apply TrainingSites brand guidelines
• Voice and tone requirements
• Visual formatting standards
• Beginner-friendly language rules

1. EXAMPLES & USE CASES

• 3 realistic scenarios where this skill shines
• Sample input → output demonstrations
• Edge cases to handle gracefully

1. QUALITY CHECKLIST
   • How to verify the output meets standards
   • Red flags that indicate poor quality
   • User satisfaction criteria
2. RELATED SKILLS
   • What other skills work well with this one
   • Suggested skill combinations for workflows
   • When to hand off to another skill
3. FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS
   • Version 2.0 features to consider
   • Advanced options for power users
   • Integration opportunities

Please structure this so a developer can immediately start building the skill with all necessary context, no guesswork required.

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## How To Use This Prompt

**Step 1:** Copy the prompt above

**Step 2:** Replace `[SKILL NAME]` with your specific skill idea like:
- "Course Outline Builder"
- "YouTube Thumbnail Creator"  
- "Student Feedback Analyzer"
- "Launch Email Sequence Writer"

**Step 3:** Paste into Claude and let it generate your complete blueprint

**Step 4:** Review the blueprint and add any specific preferences like:
- "Make sure it uses my brand colors: [colors]"
- "This should integrate with Teachable"
- "Keep it beginner-friendly, no technical jargon"

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## What You'll Get Back

This prompt is designed to give you a **complete specification document** that includes:

✅ **Technical requirements** - A developer knows exactly what to build  
✅ **Educational content** - The knowledge Claude needs baked in  
✅ **Integration points** - How it connects with other tools/skills  
✅ **Quality standards** - What "done well" looks like  
✅ **Real examples** - So there's no confusion about the output  
✅ **Brand alignment** - Ensures everything matches your style  

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## Pro Tips

**Be Specific About Your Workflow:**
After getting the initial blueprint, you can add:
- "I typically create courses with 5-7 modules and 3-5 lessons per module"
- "My thumbnails always have text overlay and a contrasting background"
- "I use Kajabi, so format accordingly"

**Request Customization:**
- "Add a section about how this works with the Lesson Hook Creator skill"
- "Include brand color codes: #FF6B35, #004E89, #F7F7FF"
- "Make sure it generates both PDF and Google Doc versions"

**Think About Integration:**
- "This needs to pull from my Google Drive course materials"
- "Should output to a specific folder structure"
- "Must work with the FluentCRM email tool"

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## Quick Reference: Fill-in-the-Blank Version

If you want to go even faster, here's a super streamlined version:

Create a Skill Blueprint for: [SKILL NAME]

This skill helps course creators: [WHAT PROBLEM IT SOLVES]

It should generate: [TYPE OF OUTPUT]

Using these inputs: [WHAT USER PROVIDES]

And save it as: [FILE FORMAT/LOCATION]

Special requirements:

• [BRAND/STYLE NOTES]
• [TECHNICAL INTEGRATIONS]
• [QUALITY STANDARDS]