create-skill

Create Claude Code skills with structured SKILL.md files and frontmatter.

1|Updated Jan 4, 2026

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One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/shawnrushefsky/claude-template --skill create-skill-shawnrushefsky

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/shawnrushefsky/claude-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shawnrushefsky/claude-template --skill create-skill-shawnrushefsky

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides teams to scaffold Claude Code skills quickly and consistently, reducing manual setup and ensuring frontmatter compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured SKILL.md creation: ensures required frontmatter fields (name, description) and enforces naming rules.
Template guidance: provides directory structure and examples for multi-file SKILLs (like PATTERNS.md and scripts).
Best practices: recommends keeping SKILL.md under 500 lines, linking supporting files, and bundling utility scripts.

Quick Start

Execute: /create-skill to begin interactive skill scaffolding. Follow prompts to specify the skill name, scope (personal or project), and frontmatter. After completion, you will have a new skill directory at .claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md ready for editing.