The universal skill template
Every useful skill should include when to use it, what inputs it expects, what resources it can consult, what steps to follow, where to write outputs, and how to verify success.
Automation levels
Start with research and drafting, then add scripts for deterministic steps, then add rendering and validation, and finally add scheduling or publishing only after human review gates are reliable.
What not to automate
Do not fully automate strategic claims, legal-sensitive copy, final brand taste, or publishing decisions without a human review point. Agent skills are best when they remove repetitive production labor.