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create-skill

Create and validate Cursor Skills with YAML frontmatter and documentation.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#quality-check#yaml-frontmatter#skill-structure#skill-authoring#cursor-skills#create-skill
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/masermediagroup-stack/CursorSkills --skill create-skill-masermediagroup-stack
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/masermediagroup-stack/CursorSkills/tree/main/skills-bundle/skills-cursor/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/masermediagroup-stack/CursorSkills --skill create-skill-masermediagroup-stack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, repeatable method to author Cursor Skills, turning ideas into a complete SKILL.md with frontmatter and a documented workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Step-by-step guidance to draft the SKILL.md frontmatter and maintain consistent naming, descriptions, and categories.
  • Templates and checklists for Discovery, Design, Implementation, and Verification to ensure quality and reusability.
  • Validation workflow that enforces the 500-line limit, one-level deep references, and optional components (scripts, references, assets) when present.

Quick Start

Draft a complete SKILL.md for a new Cursor Skill following the Design and Verification guidelines.

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 well-structured Cursor Skill from scratch?▼

To create a Cursor Skill, draft a complete SKILL.md file with proper YAML frontmatter containing name and description. Follow a multi-phase workflow covering Discovery, Design, Implementation, and Verification to ensure quality and reusability.

What is the correct YAML frontmatter format for authoring Cursor Skills?▼

YAML frontmatter for Cursor Skills must include at minimum the name and description fields. This metadata ensures proper skill discovery and validation while maintaining consistent naming, descriptions, and categories across your skill library.

What are the limitations and validation rules for SKILL.md files?▼

SKILL.md validation enforces a strict 500-line limit and supports only one-level deep references. Optional components like scripts, references, and assets are validated when present to ensure your skill documentation remains concise and properly structured.

How do I audit an existing SKILL.md file for correct structure and best practices?▼

Auditing a SKILL.md file involves checking its frontmatter for required name and description fields, verifying the 500-line limit, and validating one-level deep references. The verification workflow enforces documentation quality and optional component structure.

Do I need any dependencies to start authoring Cursor Skills?▼

No dependencies are required to start authoring Cursor Skills. You can draft a complete SKILL.md from concept to final file using the built-in templates and checklists provided for the Discovery, Design, Implementation, and Verification phases.

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