agent-skill-creator

Generates a portable SKILL.md skeleton with frontmatter and resource structure.

Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/illogical/InstructionLibrary --skill agent-skill-creator-illogical
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/illogical/InstructionLibrary/tree/main/skills/agent-skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/illogical/InstructionLibrary --skill agent-skill-creator-illogical

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation and organization of agent skills by providing universal design principles and a clear blueprint, ensuring portability and consistency across Copilot platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured SKILL.md scaffolding with a consistent frontmatter and body layout to guide skill development.
  • Resource bundling guidance that instructs when to include scripts/, references/, templates/, and assets for on-demand loading.
  • Emphasis on the Design Principles (Consolidation, Progressive Disclosure, Composability, Evaluability) to enable evaluable, portable skills; step-by-step workflows for validation.
  • Reusability: The skill can be used as a foundation for tech-specific extensions (e.g., dotnet-agent-skill, typescript-agent-skill) via the Tech-Stack pattern.

Quick Start

Describe a new agent skill you want to create by providing its name and high-level purpose to generate a ready-to-use SKILL.md skeleton, including frontmatter and a concise body outline. The generator will create a portable, self-contained skill structure with optional resources as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create portable agent skills that work across Copilot platforms?

To create portable agent skills, you define a universal SKILL.md blueprint with consistent frontmatter containing name and description, then organize optional scripts, references, and assets as needed for on-demand loading across platforms.

What is the SKILL.md scaffolding structure for building agent skills?

SKILL.md scaffolding is a structured layout with consistent frontmatter and a concise body outline that guides skill development. It ensures portability by standardizing how resources like scripts, references, templates, and assets are bundled.

What design principles should I follow for agent skill consolidation and composability?

Agent skill consolidation and composability follow four core design principles: Consolidation, Progressive Disclosure, Composability, and Evaluability. These principles ensure skills remain evaluable, portable, and reusable across different tech-stack extensions.

Can I use this agent skill blueprint to build tech-specific extensions like dotnet or typescript skills?

Yes, you can use this foundational blueprint to build tech-specific extensions via the Tech-Stack pattern. It serves as a base for extensions like dotnet-agent-skill or typescript-agent-skill, ensuring consistent structure and documentation.

How do I validate agent skills for portability before deployment?

You validate agent skills for portability by following step-by-step validation workflows provided in the blueprint. This process checks that the SKILL.md frontmatter contains required fields and resources are correctly organized for on-demand loading.

When should I include optional scripts, references, and assets in my agent skill?

You should include optional scripts, references, and assets when your agent skill requires on-demand loading of additional resources. The blueprint provides resource bundling guidance to determine exactly when these directories are needed for your specific use case.