create-skill

You create a standard Claude Code skill by using a scaffold that enforces YAML frontmatter validation, requiring a declared name and description in the SKILL.md file. The provided tooling checks the structure to ensure your skill meets official quality standards.

The standard SKILL.md structure requires YAML frontmatter with a name and description, followed by a well-structured body with defined sections. You must also provide a described Quick Start and optionally include scripts, references, and assets when present.

You validate a skill by running the included validate_skill.py tooling to check the YAML frontmatter and SKILL.md structure. This enforces quality and consistency, ensuring the skill unit meets the required official standard before workflow integration.

Yes, the scaffolding process optionally includes scripts, references, and assets when present in your skill unit. The standard structure accommodates these additional components alongside the required YAML frontmatter and SKILL.md body sections.

Skill validation fails when the YAML frontmatter is missing a declared name or description, or if the SKILL.md body lacks required sections and a Quick Start. Running init_skill.py and validate_skill.py upholds the quality and consistency needed to pass.

The best way to maintain consistent skill quality is to use a standardized blueprint for skill creation that enforces guidelines through validation tooling. This repeatable workflow ensures every skill meets the official standard before integration.