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create-skill

Drafts and version-controls Claude skills via SKILL.md files in a dotfiles repository.

Updated Feb 9, 2025
Search Tags:#dotfiles#claude#backup#skill#create#version-control
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carter2099/.dotfiles-homelab --skill create-skill-carter2099
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/carter2099/.dotfiles-homelab/tree/main/.claude/skills/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carter2099/.dotfiles-homelab --skill create-skill-carter2099

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines creating and versioning Claude Skills by generating the SKILL.md for a new skill under ~/.claude/skills/ and ensuring it is committed to the dotfiles repository for backup on GitHub.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create a new skill directory under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md with required frontmatter.
  • Automatically commit the new skill to the dotfiles repository and push to GitHub to ensure backup.
  • Validate frontmatter fields and keep skills tracked for easy discovery and re-use.

Quick Start

Create a new skill under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md and commit it to the dotfiles repository.

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 new Claude skill and back it up to my dotfiles repository?▼

To create a Claude skill and back it up, draft a SKILL.md file under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ with required frontmatter, then commit and push it to your dotfiles repository on GitHub for version control and recovery.

What frontmatter fields are required when generating a SKILL.md file for Claude?▼

When generating a SKILL.md file for Claude, the mandatory frontmatter fields are name and description, ensuring the skill is properly formatted, discoverable, and tracked within the ~/.claude/skills directory structure.

How does versioning Claude skills with dotfiles work for backup and recovery?▼

Versioning Claude skills with dotfiles works by committing the generated SKILL.md files from the ~/.claude/skills directory directly to your dotfiles repository and pushing them to GitHub, ensuring continuous backup and easy re-use across environments.

Do I need a specific directory structure to add new skills to ~/.claude/skills?▼

Yes, adding new skills requires a specific directory structure: you must place a mandatory SKILL.md file at the root of a new directory named ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ to ensure proper validation and tracking.

What is the best way to manage Claude skill creation and ensure it is tracked in version control?▼

The best way to manage Claude skill creation and version control is to enforce a workflow that drafts the SKILL.md file with proper frontmatter and immediately commits and pushes the new skill directory to your dotfiles repository.

Why should I commit my Claude skills to a dotfiles repository instead of keeping them local?▼

Committing Claude skills to a dotfiles repository ensures your SKILL.md files are backed up on GitHub, keeping your skills tracked, easily discoverable for re-use, and recoverable across different development environments.

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