Getting Started

From download to working in 2 minutes.

Skillpress works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Cursor. Pick your platform and follow the simple steps.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor

What's in every skill package

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START HERE.md
Beautiful quickstart guide. Pick your AI platform, follow 4 steps, done in 2 minutes.
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SKILL.md
The core instructions that teach your AI how to perform the task professionally.
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Templates & Examples
Ready-to-use input formats and real examples so you know exactly what you'll get.
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MY-PREFERENCES.md
Optional customization file for your company info and formatting preferences.
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Built-in Support
Instant help prompt that turns your AI into a support agent for that specific skill.
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REFERENCE.md
Domain knowledge and context that makes the AI output more accurate and professional.

Claude.ai

Best overall performance and most consistent results

Recommended
1
Open Claude.ai
Go to claude.ai and start a new conversation
2
Upload SKILL.md
Click the paperclip icon (📎) and upload the SKILL.md file from your downloaded skill package
3
Activate the skill
Say: "I've uploaded a skill file. Please read it and ask me for my input."
4
Provide your data
Paste your data or upload a file. Claude will process it using the skill instructions.

Claude Projects

Set up once, use forever — every conversation in the project has the skill

Power Users
1
Create a new Project
Open claude.ai → Projects → New Project → Give it a descriptive name
2
Add skill files as knowledge
Upload SKILL.md and REFERENCE.md to the project knowledge base
3
Customize (optional)
Fill in MY-PREFERENCES.md with your company info and upload for personalized output
4
Start chatting
Every conversation in this project automatically has the skill built in

ChatGPT

Excellent results with ChatGPT Plus — widely accessible

Works Great
1
Start a conversation
Open chat.openai.com and click New Chat
2
Upload SKILL.md
Click the paperclip icon and upload the SKILL.md file from your skill package
3
Activate the skill
Say: "I've uploaded a skill file. Please read it and ask me for my input."
4
Provide your data
Paste or upload your data. ChatGPT will process it following the skill workflow.

Gemini

Free option that works with all skills

Universal
1
Open Gemini
Go to gemini.google.com and start a new chat
2
Upload SKILL.md
Click the attachment icon and upload the SKILL.md file
3
Activate the skill
Say: "I've uploaded a skill file. Please read it and ask me for my input."
4
Provide your data
Paste your data or upload files. Gemini will process them using the skill.

Cursor

Perfect for code-related skills and developer workflows

Developers
1
Open your project
Launch Cursor and open or create a project folder
2
Add skill to project
Drag the SKILL.md file into your project or use the file explorer to add it
3
Reference in chat
In the Cursor chat, say: "@SKILL.md help me with..." and describe your task
4
Get AI assistance
Cursor's AI will use the skill to help with your code, documentation, or project work.

Common first steps by product type

📝 Writing & Content Skills

  • • Upload sample content to test the output style
  • • Fill in MY-PREFERENCES.md with your brand voice
  • • Try the provided examples first to see quality
  • • Use templates for consistent input formatting

📊 Analysis & Data Skills

  • • Start with the provided sample data
  • • Check the output format matches your needs
  • • Upload your real data in the same format
  • • Review and refine the analysis parameters

💼 Business Process Skills

  • • Customize MY-PREFERENCES.md with company details
  • • Test with low-stakes examples first
  • • Adjust the workflow for your specific needs
  • • Train your team on the consistent process

🛠 Starter Kit Bundles

  • • Set up one skill at a time, don't rush
  • • Use the same MY-PREFERENCES.md across skills
  • • Create workflows that chain skills together
  • • Practice with each skill individually first

Pro tips for best results

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Test with sample data first. Every skill comes with examples. Run them before using your own data so you know what to expect.

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Customize for your needs. Fill in MY-PREFERENCES.md with your company name, style preferences, and formatting rules. Upload it with SKILL.md for personalized output.

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Use them forever. Skills are files on your computer. No subscription, no login, no expiration. Use them 10,000 times if you want.

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Chain skills together. Run Meeting Notes → Action Items, then feed output into Weekly Status Update. Create full workflows.

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Get instant help. Every skill includes a support agent prompt. Paste it into a new conversation and ask questions — it knows everything about your skill.

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Every skill works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Cursor. Buy once, use anywhere.