Domain Expertise Template

Domain Expertise Template

Copy this template to create your own domain expertise skill.

Instructions

1. Copy this file to ~/​.claude/​skills/​your-domain/​SKILL.md
2. Replace all [PLACEHOLDER] text with your content
3. Customize sections as needed
4. 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] </​templates>

<anti-patterns> ## Common Mistakes

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] </​anti-patterns>

<intake> Before I help with [domain], I need to understand:

1. [Question about scope]

   • [Option A]
   • [Option B]
   • [Option C]

2. [Question about context] [Open-ended question]

3. [Question about constraints] [Open-ended question]

4. Any specific concerns or requirements?

I'll wait for your answers before proceeding. </​intake>

---

## 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