create-skill

Name: create-skill
Availability: InStock
Author: Firstloop

Create Claude Skill units with valid SKILL.md frontmatter and directory structure.

9|3|Updated Jan 13, 2026

Search Tags:#templates #claude #scaffold #guidelines #skill #frontmatter

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/firstloophq/nomendex --skill create-skill-firstloophq

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/firstloophq/nomendex/tree/main/.claude/skills/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/firstloophq/nomendex --skill create-skill-firstloophq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Create-skill helps you scaffold Claude Skill units with proper structure and frontmatter conventions, ensuring consistency and discoverability for Claude-based tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Provides a ready-made frontmatter-enabled skeleton to define a skill's name and description for discovery.
Demonstrates a standardized directory layout including optional scripts/references/assets for extended functionality.
Guides users on how to create, scaffold, or build new Claude Skills quickly and consistently.

Quick Start

Create a new SKILL.md with a valid YAML frontmatter in .claude/skills/<skill-name>/ and begin writing the instructional body.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I scaffold a new Claude Skill with proper structure?▼

Creating a Claude Skill requires writing a SKILL.md file with valid YAML frontmatter in the .claude/skills/<skill-name>/ directory. This enforces a standardized directory layout including optional scripts, references, and assets folders for extended functionality.

What is the required frontmatter for a SKILL.md file?▼

The required frontmatter for a SKILL.md file includes valid name and description fields for discovery. This frontmatter validation ensures your Claude Skill unit is properly defined and can be consistently discovered by Claude-based tasks.

Can I include optional directories like scripts and assets when building a Claude Skill?▼

Yes, you can include optional directories like scripts, references, and assets when building a Claude Skill. The scaffolding process demonstrates a standardized directory layout that supports these optional folders for extended functionality.

Why do I need a standardized directory layout for Claude Skills?▼

A standardized directory layout for Claude Skills ensures consistency and discoverability across Claude-based tasks. By using a ready-made frontmatter-enabled skeleton, you maintain a defined metadata schema and proper structure for all skill units.

What's the best way to ensure my Claude Skill follows frontmatter conventions?▼

The best way to ensure frontmatter conventions is to use a scaffolding tool that enforces frontmatter validation for name and description fields. This guarantees a properly structured Claude Skill unit with a defined metadata schema and consistent layout.