add-skill

Scaffold a new Claude skill with required metadata and file structure.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/latecheckout/bsw-tiger-team-skills --skill add-skill-latecheckout
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-skill
Source: https://github.com/latecheckout/bsw-tiger-team-skills/tree/main/plugins/add-skill/skills/add-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/latecheckout/bsw-tiger-team-skills --skill add-skill-latecheckout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The skill scaffolding flow eliminates the guesswork and manual boilerplate when adding new skills to the bsw-tiger-team-skills marketplace, ensuring consistent structure and frontmatter.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided information collection for skill name, description, author, and optional metadata.
  • Auto-generation of plugin.json and SKILL.md skeletons that conform to the marketplace conventions.
  • Validation readiness with prompts to fill in required fields and generate catalog entries.

Quick Start

Run the add-skill flow to configure a new marketplace skill scaffold and generate all required files.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new Claude skill for the marketplace?

To scaffold a new Claude skill, this workflow guides you through required metadata collection and auto-generates the plugin.json and SKILL.md skeletons, ensuring your directory structure and frontmatter conform to marketplace conventions.

What naming convention is required for adding a skill to the marketplace?

Adding a skill to the marketplace requires using kebab-case for the skill name. This naming convention ensures consistent directory structures and valid plugin artifacts across the marketplace repository.

Does scaffolding a skill plugin require a clean repository workspace?

Yes, scaffolding a skill plugin requires a clean repository workspace. A clean state ensures the generated frontmatter, plugin.json, and catalog entries are written without conflicts or overlapping untracked files.

What files are auto-generated when creating a marketplace skill scaffold?

Creating a marketplace skill scaffold auto-generates plugin.json and SKILL.md skeletons. These files are populated with validated metadata like the skill name, description, and author to meet marketplace validation readiness.

Can I include optional metadata when scaffolding a Claude skill?

Yes, you can include optional metadata when scaffolding a Claude skill. The guided information collection process prompts you for required fields while allowing you to fill in optional metadata to generate complete catalog entries.

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