create-skill

To create a slash command skill from a task description, you need to generate a structured SKILL.md file with valid frontmatter, actionable markdown phases, and verification steps.

The best way to structure a Claude Code skill for repeatable workflows is to include pre-flight research, actionable instruction phases, project documentation updates, and troubleshooting guidance.

No, you do not need to manually match existing project conventions because the skill authoring process includes codebase research to read project context and idempotent handling of existing skills.

You can generate an interactive workflow skill without missing frontmatter by using a structured authoring process that enforces valid SKILL.md frontmatter and actionable markdown phases.

Before writing a new skill for deployment or debugging, you should complete skill planning to clarify the task, command name, and skill type.

Custom skills fail to execute autonomous workflows correctly when they lack structured instruction writing, pre-flight research, and idempotent handling of existing project conventions within their markdown phases.