create-skill

Name: create-skill
Availability: InStock
Author: richfrem

Scaffold Agent Skill directories with SKILL.md frontmatter and evals.json.

5|3|Updated Feb 21, 2026

Search Tags:#templates #agent #scaffold #filesystem #skill #references

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npx skills add https://github.com/richfrem/agent-plugins-skills --skill create-skill-richfrem

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Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/richfrem/agent-plugins-skills/tree/main/plugins/agent-scaffolders/skills/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/richfrem/agent-plugins-skills --skill create-skill-richfrem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates scaffolding for a new Agent Skill directory, creating the complete skeleton (SKILL.md with frontmatter, evals/evals.json, references/, and required subfolders) after a brief discovery interview.

Core Features & Use Cases

Starter skeleton: Creates plugins/<plugin>/skills/<skill-name>/ with SKILL.md and required subfolders.
Discovery integration: Triggers a lightweight interview to capture name, goal, and trigger phrases before writing files.
Eval scaffolding: Generates placeholder evals.json and references/acceptance-criteria.md for testing.
References & templates: Sets up references/ and other docs to guide development.

Quick Start

Scaffold a new skill by running the scaffold command to generate SKILL.md frontmatter, evals/evals.json, and references/ with an initial interview.

The exact trigger text and operational steps are captured in SKILL.md and supporting references.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I scaffold a new agent skill directory automatically?▼

Scaffolding a new agent skill directory is automated by generating the complete folder skeleton, including starter SKILL.md frontmatter, evals/evals.json, and references/, after a brief discovery interview captures your skill's name and goal.

What is included in a standards-compliant agent skill skeleton?▼

A standards-compliant agent skill skeleton includes the SKILL.md file with frontmatter, an evals directory containing evals.json, and a references folder containing acceptance-criteria.md and supporting documentation to guide development.

Do I need to manually write SKILL.md frontmatter when creating a new skill?▼

You do not need to manually write SKILL.md frontmatter because the scaffolding process automatically generates it based on your answers during a lightweight discovery interview about your skill's name, goal, and trigger phrases.

Can I generate evals.json and acceptance criteria for agent skill testing?▼

Yes, you can generate evals.json and acceptance criteria for agent skill testing because the scaffolding process creates placeholder evals.json and references/acceptance-criteria.md specifically to support and structure your testing workflow.

What is the best way to set up references and templates for a new skill?▼

The best way to set up references and templates for a new skill is using an automated scaffolding tool, which establishes the required references directory and initial documentation structure to ensure standards compliance from the start.

What do I need to provide before scaffolding an agent skill directory?▼

Before scaffolding an agent skill directory, you need to provide the skill name, core goal, and trigger phrases during a lightweight discovery interview, which the tool then uses to populate the generated SKILL.md and directory structure.