create-agent-skills

To create Claude Code skills, you define a SKILL.md file with proper YAML frontmatter and markdown content. This skill provides the official specification, covering structure, progressive disclosure patterns, and best practices for effective AI agent development.

A Claude skill file uses a SKILL.md structure containing YAML frontmatter for metadata and markdown content for instructions. This skill details the official specification, including how to integrate custom slash commands and add reference files.

Auditing an AI agent skill involves checking its SKILL.md structure, YAML frontmatter, and markdown content against official specifications. This skill provides workflows to review progressive disclosure patterns and identify common anti-patterns in skill authoring.

No external dependencies are required to author Claude skills. This skill provides comprehensive guidance on creating and managing skills using standard markdown and YAML formats according to official specifications.

Common anti-patterns in slash command creation include poor description writing and improper skill structure. This skill helps you avoid these issues by teaching best practices for markdown content organization and progressive disclosure patterns.

Yes, you can add reference files to a Claude Code skill using component addition workflows. This skill guides you through appending necessary references and testing the skill's invocation to ensure proper AI agent functionality.