Shiba template packs are authored as folders under templates/. Each pack contains template.json, original Shiba instructions, optional skill stubs, and a getting-started guide.
Add a template
Create a folder with a lowercase kebab-case ID. Add template.json matching template.schema.json, INSTRUCTIONS.md, getting-started.md, and zero to three focused skills/*/SKILL.md files. Keep descriptions at 220 characters or fewer. Use original wording; do not copy proprietary instructions from other catalogs. Templates should be Slack-first: Slack is the only supported chat lane in these packs for now.
The TypeScript registry and validator live in packages/shared/src/agent-templates.ts; its tests check that every registry entry has a matching complete pack folder. Add a registry entry and test the pack when adding a template.
Use, copy, and import
Open Bots → Template catalog. Browse official packs by category or choose My to see saved workspace bots as reusable packs. Use creates the bot through Shiba’s existing custom-agent API. Copy pack copies JSON metadata plus an INSTRUCTIONS.md Markdown section. To import one, expand Paste import, paste the combined pack, and create the bot. Review its instructions before starting a task.