create-agent-skills

Guide authoring Claude Code skills with YAML frontmatter and markdown content.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JimmyChen-NXP/zephyr-team-activity-dashboard --skill create-agent-skills-jimmychen-nxp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-agent-skills
Source: https://github.com/JimmyChen-NXP/zephyr-team-activity-dashboard/tree/main/.github/skills/create-agent-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JimmyChen-NXP/zephyr-team-activity-dashboard --skill create-agent-skills-jimmychen-nxp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and workflows (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance on creating effective Claude Code skills and slash commands, streamlining your development process and ensuring best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Authoring: Learn the structure, frontmatter, and markdown body requirements for creating new skills.
  • Command Creation: Understand how slash commands are now integrated into skills.
  • Best Practices: Avoid common anti-patterns and ensure your skills are discoverable and efficient.
  • Use Case: You need to build a new skill to automate code reviews. This Skill will guide you through defining the skill's name, description, and necessary components like scripts or references.

Quick Start

Use the create-agent-skills skill to learn how to create a new skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-agent-skills

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Claude Code skill with the correct structure and YAML frontmatter?

Creating a Claude Code skill requires defining YAML frontmatter for metadata and a markdown body for instructions. This Skill guides you through authoring the correct skill structure, naming conventions, and dynamic context injection patterns.

What are slash commands in Claude Code and how do they integrate with skills?

Slash commands in Claude Code are integrated directly into skills rather than existing as separate entities. This Skill explains how to author commands within your skill structure, allowing you to trigger automated workflows and agent behaviors efficiently.

How does dynamic context injection work when authoring Claude agent skills?

Dynamic context injection allows your Claude agent skills to pull in relevant external data at runtime. This Skill covers how to implement progressive disclosure patterns and inject context dynamically within your markdown content to optimize agent performance.

What are common anti-patterns to avoid during Claude skill creation?

Common anti-patterns in Claude skill creation include poor naming conventions, vague descriptions, and inefficient progressive disclosure. This Skill helps you avoid these mistakes by providing best practices for writing clear descriptions and structuring markdown content effectively.

Can I use Claude skills to automate developer workflows like code reviews?

Yes, you can use Claude skills to automate developer workflows such as code reviews. This Skill provides use cases for building automation skills, guiding you through defining the necessary components like scripts and references to streamline your development process.