| What | Skills are reusable requests you can run in Ask AI in one step, instead of writing the same prompt each time. |
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| Why |
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| Who | Teamwork.com users with access to Ask AI. Skills only use information you already have permission to see. |
| When | Use a skill when you ask Ask AI for the same kind of thing regularly, such as a weekly status update, a list of late tasks, or a time breakdown. |
What is a skill in Ask AI in Teamwork.com?
A skill is a saved set of instructions, called a recipe, that Ask AI follows when you run it. You choose the skill and add the details for this run, and Ask AI does the rest.
Skills stay flexible. Each time you run one, your input sets the context, such as which project or client and which timeframe.
Skills are different from jobs. A skill runs when you ask for it in a conversation. A job runs on a schedule.
How do I run a skill in Ask AI in Teamwork.com?
Type / in the Ask AI box and select the skill you want to run.
- Open Ask AI.
- Type / in the Ask AI box. Your recent skills show first.
- Start typing to filter the list, then select a skill.
- If the skill needs more context, it asks you. For example: "Which project or client, and what timeframe?"
- Reply in plain language, such as "Acme retainer, last 30 days".
- Review the result. It appears in the chat as a draft.
The skill you used shows on your sent message, so you can see which skill ran.
Can I add my own details when I run a skill?
Yes. Type your own words alongside the skill to narrow it down. For example, select a client status update skill and add "for Acme only".
How do I find more skills in the Teamwork.com skills gallery?
Browse the skills gallery from the same / menu in Ask AI.
- Use the search box at the top to find a skill by name or
- Press AI Skills then Explore skills to open the skills library
- Filter by category: Reporting, Time, Delivery or Finance.
- Each skill card shows its name and a one-line description of what it produces.
- Select Use skill on a card to run it.
Core skills are turned on by default. You can turn on more skills from the gallery.
How do I create a new skill from scratch in Teamwork.com?
Select + New skill in the skills gallery header and describe what the skill should do.
- Open the skills gallery.
- Select + New skill.
- Enter a name for the skill.
- In What should it do?, describe the result you want in plain language. This description becomes the skill's recipe.
- Choose who can see the skill.
- Select Save skill.
Who can see the skills I create in Teamwork.com?
Only you, unless you choose to share it. When you save a skill, choose a visibility option:
| Option | Who can use the skill |
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| Just me (default) | Only you. |
| Share to gallery | Your team can find and run it from the skills gallery. |
How do I manage skills in Teamwork.com?
Manage skills from the explore skills settings.
- Teamwork essentials: These are on by default.
- Optional skills: Use the toggle to turn each one on or off. Turning a skill off removes it from the / menu and the gallery.
- Your own skills: These are listed separately, and you can edit or delete them.
What information can a skill use in Teamwork.com?
A skill can only use information you already have permission to see. Skills always run as the person who runs them, so they never widen anyone's access.
Like the rest of Ask AI, skills can make mistakes. Check important details before you share or act on a result.
Frequently asked questions
Are Ask AI skills the same as the Skills feature in People?
No. Ask AI skills are reusable AI requests. The Skills feature in People records the expertise of each user for resourcing.
Can a skill run on a schedule?
No. A skill runs when you choose it in Ask AI. Scheduled work is handled by jobs.
Can I edit a skill made by Teamwork.com?
No. You can turn optional Teamwork.com skills on or off, but you can duplicate a Teamwork Skill to create your own version
Do I have to write a perfect prompt to create a skill?
No. Describe what you want in plain language, then use Write with AI or Improve my skill to refine the recipe.