create-skill

To create a Cursor Skill, describe your intended idea in plain language and specify personal or project storage. The skill enforces markdown best practices, consistent frontmatter, and clear category tagging to ensure reliable execution.

The SKILL.md format requires mandatory name and description frontmatter to establish a consistent template. Optional references, scripts, and assets can be added to support progressive disclosure and one-level references for discoverability.

The best way to structure frontmatter metadata is by enforcing conformance to a consistent template. This ensures proper category tagging, supports progressive disclosure, and maintains one-level references for reliable execution.

Yes, you can use a skill template for both personal and project contexts. During skill creation, indicate your desired storage location to generate a production-ready unit with appropriate metadata and structure.

You need one-level references in Cursor Skill markdown to maintain clear structure and enforce progressive disclosure. This approach ensures reliable execution by preventing deeply nested dependencies within your skill template.