claude-skill-author

Author Claude Code skills with standardized SKILL.md frontmatter and validation workflows.

2|Updated Jan 15, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #documentation #validation #cli #skill #frontmatter #author

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tsilva/claude-skills --skill claude-skill-author

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: claude-skill-author
Source: https://github.com/tsilva/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/claude-skill-author/skills/claude-skill-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tsilva/claude-skills --skill claude-skill-author

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams author and maintain Claude Code skills by providing clear guidance on structure, frontmatter, and release workflows for project-level, personal, and plugin-bundled skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

Standardized SKILL.md frontmatter with name and description, ensuring consistent activation.
Workflows for project-level, personal, and plugin-bundled skills, including validation and version management.
Guidance for creating, updating, converting, and documenting skills, plus templates and references to accelerate adoption.

Quick Start

Create a new skill skeleton following the project-level workflow: lay out SKILL.md with proper frontmatter in the correct location, then validate with the provided script and iterate as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about claude-skill-author

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I structure a SKILL.md file for Claude Code?▼

To structure a SKILL.md file for Claude Code, include standardized frontmatter with a name and description to ensure consistent activation. This skill provides templates and guidance for laying out the file correctly in your project.

What is the best way to manage different Claude Code skill formats?▼

Managing different Claude Code skill formats requires following specific workflows for project-level, personal, and plugin-bundled skills. This toolchain enforces frontmatter correctness and tracks the skill lifecycle across all three formats.

How do I validate a custom skill before releasing it?▼

You validate a custom skill by running the provided validation script against your SKILL.md file. This checks frontmatter correctness and ensures the skill definition meets the required standards before iteration or release.

Do I need specific frontmatter for Claude Code skills to activate properly?▼

Yes, Claude Code skills require standardized frontmatter containing a name and description for proper activation. Enforcing this frontmatter correctness ensures the skill integrates correctly with the validation and marketplace processes.

Can I convert and update existing documentation into a Claude Code skill?▼

Yes, you can convert and update existing documentation into a Claude Code skill. The toolchain provides specific guidance for creating, updating, and documenting skills, plus templates to accelerate the conversion process.