build-skill

Generate scaffolded Claude Skill projects with editable frontmatter and Markdown bodies.

1|1|Updated Feb 15, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lithiumtoast/hearthportal --skill build-skill-lithiumtoast

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: build-skill
Source: https://github.com/lithiumtoast/hearthportal/tree/main/.claude/skills/build-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lithiumtoast/hearthportal --skill build-skill-lithiumtoast

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This frontmatter-driven workflow creates a ready-to-use Claude Skill by generating a properly structured SKILL.md at .claude/skills/<slug>/SKILL.md, enabling rapid skill authoring and deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided scaffolding: define scope, slug, and frontmatter in one place to ensure consistency.
Structured bodies: enforce an actionable Goal, a concise Steps list, and safety notices.
Reuse and extension: prepare for optional scripts, references, and assets to be added later.

Quick Start

Draft a new Claude Skill at .claude/skills/<slug>/SKILL.md with a minimal frontmatter and a clear, imperative body.

Frequently Asked Questions about build-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a Claude Skill with a SKILL.md file?▼

To create a Claude Skill, you generate a SKILL.md file at .claude/skills/<slug>/SKILL.md with minimal frontmatter, an actionable Goal, and a concise step-by-step procedural body.

What is frontmatter scaffolding for Claude Skills?▼

Frontmatter scaffolding for Claude Skills automates drafting the metadata frontmatter, selecting a slug, and defining the scope to ensure a properly structured and ready-to-use SKILL.md.

What should be included in a SKILL.md body?▼

A SKILL.md body should include an actionable Goal, a concise Steps list, and safety notices, ensuring the procedural instructions remain within recommended size limits for invocation.

How do I structure frontmatter for a new Claude Skill?▼

You structure frontmatter for a new Claude Skill by defining the scope, selecting a slug, and drafting the minimal frontmatter in one guided workflow to enforce consistency.

Can I add scripts and assets to a Claude Skill later?▼

Yes, the generated SKILL.md prepares for optional scripts, references, and assets to be added later, allowing you to reuse and extend the initial skill scaffolding as needed.

Does Claude Skill generation enforce size limits for the body?▼

Yes, the generation workflow enforces recommended size limits by requiring a concise step-by-step body and a minimal frontmatter structure to keep the SKILL.md actionable.