create-skill

Name: create-skill
Availability: InStock
Author: jayhjenkins

Create Claude skills with test-driven RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflows and CSO-optimized frontmatter.

1|2|Updated Dec 3, 2025

Search Tags:#workflow #frontmatter #skill-creation #quality-gates #test-driven-development #documentation-sync

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jayhjenkins/ProductOSv0.2 --skill create-skill-jayhjenkins

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Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/jayhjenkins/ProductOSv0.2/tree/main/.claude/skills/meta/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jayhjenkins/ProductOSv0.2 --skill create-skill-jayhjenkins

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill standardizes and accelerates the creation and improvement of Claude skills by enforcing test-driven development workflows (RED-GREEN-REFACTOR) and Claude Search Optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frontend-frontmatter validation: ensures SKILL.md begins with required name and description fields.
Test-first workflow guidance: outlines RED-GREEN-REFACTOR steps and required tests before implementation.
Documentation-sync enforcement: mandates updates across all six gate files before completion.
CSO optimization: guides description crafting for auto-discovery and triggering.
Use Case: As a skill author, you create a new skill skeleton and associated tests, ensuring consistent quality and activatability.

Quick Start

Create a new directory for your skill, add SKILL.md with the required frontmatter, implement a minimal test, and follow the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to complete the skill.

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 Claude skill using test-driven development?▼

To create a Claude skill using test-driven development, you follow the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle: write minimal tests first, implement the skill logic to pass those tests, then refactor while maintaining required frontmatter and documentation gates.

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

Required frontmatter for a SKILL.md file includes mandatory name and description fields at the top. This structure ensures Claude Search Optimization by enabling proper auto-discovery and triggering of the skill.

How do I ensure my skill documentation stays synced during development?▼

To ensure documentation stays synced during skill creation, you must update all six mandatory gate files before completion. This documentation-sync enforcement guarantees consistent quality and activatability across the workflow.

What is the best way to structure a new skill directory?▼

The best way to structure a new skill directory is to create a dedicated folder, add a SKILL.md file with required frontmatter, implement a minimal test, and follow the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to complete the skill skeleton.

Does Claude skill creation require writing tests before implementation?▼

Yes, Claude skill creation requires writing tests before implementation. The test-first workflow guidance mandates establishing RED-GREEN-REFACTOR steps and associated tests to ensure consistent quality before the skill logic is built.

Why does my Claude skill fail to trigger automatically?▼

A Claude skill may fail to trigger automatically if the SKILL.md description lacks Claude Search Optimization. Crafting the description with proper frontmatter and keywords ensures the skill is discoverable and activatable.