create-agent-skill

Generate SKILL.md files with required frontmatter per the agentskills.io specification.

7|3|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Norman-Norman-Norman/customize-your-repo --skill create-agent-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-agent-skill
Source: https://github.com/Norman-Norman-Norman/customize-your-repo/tree/main/.github/skills/create-agent-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Norman-Norman-Norman/customize-your-repo --skill create-agent-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of new Agent Skills and their SKILL.md files, enforcing the agentskills.io specification and reducing manual setup time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold new agent skills with correct directory structure and frontmatter.
  • Generate a compliant SKILL.md file including name, description, and optional metadata.
  • Validate frontmatter and provide best-practice guidance for content, instructions, and examples.
  • Package knowledge or workflows into reusable agent capabilities for teams.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill to scaffold a new agent skill under .github/skills/{skill-name}/ and generate a SKILL.md with required frontmatter. Then customize the body to add actionable instructions, examples, and any optional references, scripts, or assets as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-agent-skill

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

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How do I create agent skills with a valid SKILL.md file structure?

To create agent skills, you can automate the generation of the directory structure and SKILL.md file, ensuring the required frontmatter fields like name and description are validated according to the agentskills.io specification.

What is the required frontmatter for a SKILL.md file?

The required frontmatter for a SKILL.md file includes the name and description fields, which are enforced during skill creation to maintain specification compliance and standardize agent capabilities.

How do I scaffold a new agent skill in a repository?

Scaffolding a new agent skill involves invoking the tool to generate a new directory under .github/skills/{skill-name}/ and creating a compliant SKILL.md file with actionable markdown body content.

Can I package procedural knowledge into reusable agent capabilities?

Yes, you can package procedural knowledge and workflows into reusable agent capabilities by generating a standardized skill directory and SKILL.md file, adding customized instructions, examples, and references as needed.

What is the best way to standardize best practices for agent capabilities?

Standardizing best practices for agent capabilities is best achieved by automating the creation of new skills with a compliant SKILL.md file, enforcing required frontmatter, and providing actionable markdown content for implementation guidance.

Do I need any dependencies to generate a SKILL.md template?

No dependencies are required to generate a SKILL.md template or scaffold new agent skills, as the tool independently enforces frontmatter validation and provides best-practice guidance for the markdown body.