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create-skill

Generate SKILL.md frontmatter and directory layouts for Cursor Skills.

2|Updated Apr 11, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#templates#documentation#skill#frontmatter#cursor
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abhimehro/personal-config --skill create-skill-abhimehro
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/abhimehro/personal-config/tree/main/.cursor/skills-cursor/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhimehro/personal-config --skill create-skill-abhimehro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides users through creating well-structured Cursor Skills, ensuring the frontmatter contains required fields, and providing a clean, repeatable layout for discovery and maintenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold a new Skill with a SKILL.md frontmatter that includes name and description, plus optional reference and examples files.
  • Enforce consistent naming (lowercase with hyphens) and a minimal directory layout to improve discoverability and reuse across projects.
  • Provide templates and guidance for common Skill patterns (workflows, templates, and reference materials) to accelerate Skill authoring.
  • Use cases include starting a new Skill, updating an existing Skill to align with standards, or answering questions about SKILL.md format.

Quick Start

Ask me to create a new Skill by providing its name and storage location, and I will generate a ready-to-use SKILL.md scaffold.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a SKILL.md file for Cursor?▼

To create a SKILL.md file for Cursor, provide a skill name and storage location to generate a ready-to-use scaffold with compliant frontmatter and a clean directory layout.

What is the required format for Cursor Skill frontmatter?▼

Cursor Skill frontmatter requires a name formatted in lowercase with hyphens and a descriptive description field, with optional one-level references to support the skill's workflow.

What directory layout should I use for Cursor automation skills?▼

A minimal directory layout for Cursor automation skills includes the SKILL.md file alongside optional scripts, references, and assets folders to improve discoverability and maintenance.

Can I update an existing Skill to align with SKILL.md format standards?▼

Yes, you can update an existing Skill by validating its structure against SKILL.md format standards, ensuring the frontmatter contains required fields and consistent naming conventions.

What templates are available for structuring Cursor workflows and documentation?▼

Templates for structuring Cursor workflows and documentation provide guidance for common Skill patterns, including reference materials and automation workflows to accelerate skill authoring.

Do I need any dependencies to scaffold a new Cursor Skill?▼

No dependencies are required to scaffold a new Cursor Skill, as the generation process only needs a user-provided name and storage location to produce the compliant directory structure.

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