New Skill

Scaffold a new skill for the affiliate-skills repo. Skill name (kebab-case, verb-noun format) Which stage? (research, content, blog, landing, distribution) Brie

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What is New Skill?

What this skill does

This skill streamlines the creation of new affiliate marketing skills within the affiliate-skills repository. It prompts the user to define a skill name in kebab-case, select the relevant marketing stage such as research or distribution, and provide a brief description. Then, it scaffolds the necessary folder and file structure, including a skill markdown file, a references directory, and a license file, based on a standard template.

By automating these setup tasks, the skill reduces manual errors and accelerates skill development workflows. It ensures consistency across skill documentation and resource organization, which is critical for scalable growth operations and collaborative content production.

Who it's for

This skill is designed for growth leads managing affiliate marketing teams who need to standardize new skill deployments across different campaign stages. It also supports content strategists and SEO operators responsible for creating or updating marketing assets aligned with specific funnel phases. Agencies building custom affiliate marketing solutions will find this skill valuable to maintain structure and speed in their deliverables.

Use cases include quickly prototyping new content or distribution skills, onboarding team members to a consistent process, and maintaining compliance with licensing and reference tracking.

Key workflows

Practitioners begin by inputting the skill’s kebab-case name, ensuring it aligns with naming conventions used across the repository. Next, they select the stage of the marketing funnel that the skill targets, such as research, content, or landing pages. Then, they provide a concise description that encapsulates the skill’s purpose and scope within the campaign.

Following these inputs, the skill automatically generates the skill markdown file from a template, creates a references directory for supporting documentation, and copies the appropriate license file. Finally, users are reminded to test the new skill with example prompts and provide at least two usage examples, ensuring readiness before submitting a pull request.

Common questions

How do I choose the correct stage for my new skill? Select the stage that best matches where the skill will be applied in your affiliate marketing funnel, such as research or distribution, to maintain organizational clarity.

What format should the skill name follow? Use kebab-case (lowercase words separated by hyphens) to ensure consistency and easier referencing within the repository.

Is it necessary to provide examples and test prompts? Yes, including at least two examples and testing with three prompts helps validate the skill’s functionality and clarity before integration.

How to use in Metaflow

Attach this skill to a Metaflow agent task by specifying the skill name and stage during setup, allowing the agent to scaffold new skills following the affiliate-skills repo standards. Expect automated creation of the folder structure, markdown documentation, and licensing files, enabling rapid skill development with minimal manual setup. This process supports streamlined collaboration and ensures compliance with repository conventions while building new affiliate marketing capabilities.

For broader context, see our roundup of marketing skills claude, and read common Claude Code content mistakes for related setup guidance.