create-agent-skills

To structure a Claude Code SKILL.md file, include required frontmatter fields, clearly define WHAT and WHEN sections, and add usage guidelines. This standardized skeleton ensures safe, repeatable agent workflows with consistent directory layouts.

The recommended directory layout for Claude Code skills involves creating a .claude/skills/my-skill directory containing a SKILL.md file. This consistent directory scaffold enforces discoverability and safe usage across agent workflows.

Yes, building agent workflows with Claude Code requires specific frontmatter fields in your SKILL.md file. Enforcing this frontmatter validates skills through automated checks, ensuring robust plugin development and clear discoverability.

To validate Claude Code skills, apply frontmatter checks, run test invocations, and perform safety audits. These testing and auditing best practices ensure your authored skills maintain reliability and safe usage.

Yes, you can use templates and examples for agent workflows, skills, and slash commands to accelerate Claude Code plugin development. These templates provide a structured approach to authoring SKILL.md files and tooling scaffolds.

When authoring Claude Code skills, the usage section should include clear instructions on how to invoke the skill. Combining this with WHAT and WHEN sections ensures your skill has clear scope and safe, repeatable execution.