create-agent-skills

To create a Claude Code Skill, draft a SKILL.md file using a standardized template, then add matching workflows and references following progressive disclosure and XML-based schema patterns for scalable consistency.

Progressive disclosure in skill authoring is a design pattern that structures SKILL.md files by layering information, using references and workflows to expose details only when needed for robust maintenance.

You audit existing Claude Skills by validating their frontmatter, XML structure, and references against a proven authoring framework, enforcing best-practices through standardized validation workflows.

The best way to structure SKILL.md frontmatter and XML schemas is by applying a scalable authoring framework that enforces naming conventions, progressive disclosure, and XML-based validation across the skill ecosystem.

You need XML-based schemas to build robust Claude Code Skills because they provide a standardized structure for frontmatter, references, and workflows, ensuring quality and consistency across the ecosystem.