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create-skill

Design and implement Cursor Skills with a structured workflow and SKILL.md requirements.

1|Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#templates#documentation#skill#create#frontmatter#cursor
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/janjaszczak/cursor --skill create-skill-janjaszczak
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/janjaszczak/cursor/tree/main/skills-cursor/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/janjaszczak/cursor --skill create-skill-janjaszczak

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Standardizes and accelerates the creation of Cursor Skills by providing a repeatable workflow, frontmatter contract, and best-practice patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Skill creation workflow (Discovery, Design, Implementation, Verification) with clear phase gates.
  • Detailed guidance on SKILL.md structure, required metadata fields, and progressive disclosure patterns to keep the main guide concise.
  • Templates and reference patterns for safe, maintainable Skill authoring, including how to organize optional references, scripts, and assets.

Quick Start

Begin by defining the skill’s purpose and storage location, then proceed through Phase 1 discovery to gather requirements and outline the SKILL.md structure.

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 Skill in Cursor?▼

To create a Cursor Skill, follow a structured workflow covering Discovery, Design, Implementation, and Verification to define its purpose, outline the SKILL.md structure, and ensure it meets frontmatter requirements.

What metadata is required in a Cursor Skill's frontmatter?▼

Required frontmatter for a Cursor Skill includes specific metadata fields that align with naming conventions and quality controls. Defining these fields ensures the skill is properly registered and discoverable within the environment.

What is the best way to structure a Cursor Skill guide?▼

The best way to structure a Cursor Skill guide is by using progressive disclosure patterns to keep the main SKILL.md concise, while organizing optional references, scripts, and assets as separate supporting components.

Can I use templates to author Cursor Skills for a specific project?▼

Yes, you can use provided templates and reference patterns to author Cursor Skills for both personal and project-specific contexts. These templates guide safe, maintainable skill creation through standardized phase gates.

Does creating a Cursor Skill require any external dependencies?▼

No, creating a Cursor Skill does not require external dependencies. The process relies on defining the skill’s purpose, storage location, and following the internal SKILL.md structural guidelines and metadata contracts.

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