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create-skill

Generate standardized SKILL.md frontmatter and scaffolding for Claude Code skills.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#scaffolding#claude-code#frontmatter#skill-creation#slash-commands
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SamyakJhaveri/loam --skill create-skill-samyakjhaveri
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/SamyakJhaveri/loam/tree/main/seed/.claude/skills/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SamyakJhaveri/loam --skill create-skill-samyakjhaveri

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users bootstrap Claude Code skills and slash commands quickly by generating a consistent SKILL.md frontmatter and a starter project structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides guided frontmatter design to ensure required fields (name, description, argument-hint) are present.
  • Scaffolds starter structure including SKILL.md, and optional references, examples, and scripts as needed.
  • Configures safe defaults for invocation controls (auto-activate, user-invocable) and validation guidelines.
  • Offers a repeatable workflow to design, validate, and publish new skills across projects.

Quick Start

Provide the desired skill name and description, and I will generate a complete SKILL.md with frontmatter and a structured guidance guide.

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 Claude Code slash command with valid SKILL.md frontmatter?▼

To create a Claude Code slash command, you need a SKILL.md file with valid frontmatter defining the name, description, and argument-hint. This skill automates generating that standardized metadata and scaffolding the starter project structure.

What is SKILL.md frontmatter and when do I need it for automation workflows?▼

SKILL.md frontmatter is standardized metadata required to define Claude Code skills. You need it when bootstrapping reusable automation workflows or slash commands, ensuring required fields like name, description, and argument-hint are present.

How do I scaffold a new Claude Code skill project structure?▼

You scaffold a new Claude Code skill by generating a starter structure containing the SKILL.md file along with optional directories for references, examples, and scripts. This skill automates that scaffolding process using safe defaults.

Can I configure auto-activate and user-invocable controls when generating skill metadata?▼

Yes, you can configure invocation controls like auto-activate and user-invocable when generating skill metadata. This skill applies safe defaults for these controls to ensure predictable activation behavior across projects.

What are the required fields for a Claude Code SKILL.md file?▼

The required fields for a Claude Code SKILL.md file are name, description, and argument-hint. This skill provides guided frontmatter design to ensure these mandatory fields are correctly populated.

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