create-agent-skills

Structure Claude Code skills using router-based patterns with intake, routing, references, and workflows to cover multiple use cases. This approach enforces XML structure and progressive disclosure to ensure maintainability across varied task routing requirements.

Progressive disclosure in Claude Code skill authoring is a design pattern that organizes references and workflows so the skill reveals complexity incrementally. It ensures the skill provides repeatable templates while maintaining quality and structure validation.

Yes, you can use frontmatter templates to standardize Claude Code slash commands. These templates provide repeatable structure for new skills, enforcing XML structure and content organization to ensure quality and maintainability across team workflows.

The best way to test and audit Claude Code skills is by using built-in audit, testing, and optimization workflows. These workflows enforce validation and auditing processes to ensure robust skill quality before deployment.

No, you do not need XML structure to create a minimal Claude Code skill. You can start by creating a minimal SKILL.md with name and description fields, then add a Quick Start section to begin the authoring process.

Use router patterns instead of single workflow skills when you need to cover multiple use cases within one Claude Code skill. Router patterns separate intake, routing, references, and workflows, enforcing progressive disclosure for complex task management.