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arcana-export-zip

Export Claude Code skills into self-contained ZIP files for claude.ai upload.

Updated Jan 14, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#Claude Code#Claude API#skill export#ZIP creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hiivmind/hiivmind-arcana-skills --skill arcana-export-zip
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: arcana-export-zip
Source: https://github.com/hiivmind/hiivmind-arcana-skills/tree/main/skills/arcana-export-zip
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hiivmind/hiivmind-arcana-skills --skill arcana-export-zip

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires zipfile, yaml, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of manually packaging Claude Code skills into a format suitable for upload to the claude.ai web interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Analysis: Automatically analyzes the skill to determine which files are needed.
  • Frontmatter Transformation: Strips Claude Code-specific fields from the frontmatter.
  • Validation: Ensures the skill name and description meet API compatibility requirements.
  • ZIP Creation: Bundles the skill and dependencies into a self-contained ZIP file.
  • Use Case: Export a skill from Claude Code to create a ZIP file for upload to claude.ai.

Quick Start

To export a skill as a ZIP file, run: /arcana export-zip ~/my-plugin/skills/my-skill

Frequently Asked Questions about arcana-export-zip

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I package a Claude Code skill into a ZIP file for claude.ai upload?▼

You can export a Claude Code skill to a self-contained ZIP file for claude.ai upload by running the automation command on your skill directory. It handles skill analysis, frontmatter transformation, validation, and ZIP creation.

What does frontmatter transformation do when exporting a skill ZIP?▼

Frontmatter transformation strips Claude Code-specific fields from the skill metadata during ZIP creation. This ensures the exported skill meets the API compatibility requirements for the claude.ai web interface.

Do I need Python to create a ZIP of a Claude Code skill?▼

Yes, you need Python and specific libraries like zipfile and yaml to execute the ZIP creation process. These dependencies are required to analyze the skill and bundle it into a self-contained archive.

How does skill validation work before uploading to claude.ai?▼

Validation ensures the skill name and description meet API compatibility requirements before bundling. This step runs automatically during the export process to prevent upload errors on the claude.ai web interface.

Can I bundle skill assets and scripts together into one ZIP for the Claude API?▼

Yes, the ZIP creation process bundles skill scripts and assets together into a self-contained archive. It automatically analyzes the skill to determine which files are needed for the claude.ai upload.

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