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create-skill

Guide creation of Cursor Agent Skills with valid YAML frontmatter.

8|Updated Feb 8, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#templates#documentation#skill-design#markdown-frontmatter#cursor-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kensaurus/cursor-kenji --skill create-skill-kensaurus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/kensaurus/cursor-kenji/tree/main/skills-cursor/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kensaurus/cursor-kenji --skill create-skill-kensaurus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides users through creating effective Agent Skills for Cursor by ensuring SKILL.md contains a valid YAML frontmatter with a name and description, and by outlining a scalable structure for the skill's content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a clear blueprint for SKILL.md frontmatter and body structure, including mandatory metadata and organized sections.
  • Illustrates recommended patterns (progressive disclosure, templates, and one-level references) to maintain readability and discoverability.
  • Explains how to organize optional resources (scripts/, references/, assets/) to support on-demand execution and documentation.

Quick Start

Describe the skill you want to create, then follow the guided prompts to draft a compliant SKILL.md.

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 Cursor Skill with valid YAML frontmatter?▼

A valid Cursor Skill requires a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter containing mandatory name and description fields. This Skill provides templates and guided prompts to draft compliant structures.

What's the recommended structure for a SKILL.md file in Cursor?▼

A recommended SKILL.md structure uses progressive disclosure, templates, and one-level references to maintain readability. It organizes optional resources like scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories to support on-demand execution.

Can I organize Cursor Skills across both personal and project scopes?▼

Yes, Cursor Skills can be organized across personal (~/.cursor/skills/) and project (.cursor/skills/) scopes. This Skill validates quality and ensures proper structure regardless of the chosen deployment scope.

How do I update an existing SKILL.md to follow current Cursor Skill design patterns?▼

Updating an existing SKILL.md involves validating its YAML frontmatter structure and reorganizing content using progressive disclosure patterns. This Skill enforces frontmatter rules and provides structured workflows for quality validation.

When do I need to add scripts and references directories to a Cursor Skill?▼

You add scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories to a Cursor Skill when you need to support on-demand execution and documentation. These optional resources help maintain a scalable skill structure.

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