create-skill

To create a SKILL.md file with valid frontmatter, you need to define required metadata fields including name, description, version, author, tags, and trigger patterns. This wizard validates those fields and guides you through structuring the instruction content.

The best way to structure a reusable skill template is to use a standards-compliant SKILL.md format that ensures consistent metadata and clear instructions. This approach standardizes onboarding by validating required frontmatter and organizing optional resource directories.

Frontmatter validation works by checking that all required metadata fields like name, description, version, and author are present and correctly formatted in your SKILL.md file. The wizard enforces these core requirements to ensure standards compliance.

Yes, you can include optional scripts and reference assets when generating a SKILL.md file. The wizard supports creating optional resource directories alongside the finalized SKILL.md entry to house these supplementary files.

No, you do not need any existing dependencies to use the create-skill wizard. It operates independently to guide you through defining metadata and composing instruction content without requiring external libraries or tools.

Trigger patterns are needed in the SKILL.md frontmatter to define when the skill should activate. They are a core requirement of the standards-compliant template, ensuring the skill is invoked correctly within the environment.