> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.odella.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Templates

> Give a worker reusable document formats it can populate or reference.

Templates give workers reusable document structures. They help workers produce consistent outputs without recreating formatting or boilerplate each time.

## What templates give a worker

When a template is connected, the worker can use it to generate or populate documents during a task or workflow.

Use templates for:

* Reports
* Letters
* Contracts
* Forms
* Briefs
* Summaries
* Client-ready documents

## How templates appear in the skill tree

Templates appear as connected resources in the skill tree. Selecting a template opens the template editor.

A worker can use templates directly when appropriate, or indirectly through workflows that include template population steps.

## Best practices

* Publish templates before assigning them to workers.
* Name templates by their business purpose, not just their file type.
* Keep placeholders clear and consistent.
* Pair templates with knowledge bases or workflows when the worker needs source material.
* Review generated documents before using them in sensitive or external contexts.

<Tip>
  Templates work best when the worker also has access to the workflow or knowledge needed to fill them accurately.
</Tip>