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create-skill

Generate SKILL.md files with standards-compliant YAML frontmatter and directory structure.

8|3|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#scaffolding#packaging#yaml#skill#frontmatter#agent-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vythanhtra/perplexity-skills --skill create-skill-vythanhtra
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-skill
Source: https://github.com/vythanhtra/perplexity-skills/tree/main/create-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vythanhtra/perplexity-skills --skill create-skill-vythanhtra

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you create new Agent Skills that follow a standard format (SKILL.md) and frontmatter, enabling consistent discovery and reuse across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a correctly structured SKILL.md with required frontmatter (name, description) and optional fields.
  • Validates directory naming conventions and ensures discoverability in agent markets.
  • Use cases include scaffolding new skills from user prompts, packaging existing procedures, and creating reusable skill templates.

Quick Start

Create a new skill directory named create-skill and add a SKILL.md containing proper YAML frontmatter and a clear workflow description.

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 reusable agent skill with SKILL.md frontmatter?▼

To create an agent skill, you generate a SKILL.md file containing standards-compliant YAML frontmatter with required name and description fields, then scaffold the skill directory structure to enable consistent discovery and reuse across automation projects.

What is the required YAML frontmatter for a valid SKILL.md file?▼

The required YAML frontmatter for a SKILL.md file includes the name and description fields. Optional fields can also be applied to further configure the agent skill and enforce validation rules for directory naming conventions.

Can I scaffold an agent skill directory from a natural language prompt?▼

Yes, you can scaffold new agent skills from user prompts. The skill generates a correctly structured SKILL.md with required frontmatter and a clear workflow description, packaging your procedures into reusable templates for automation.

How do I package existing workflows into reusable skill templates?▼

Packaging workflows into templates involves creating a SKILL.md file with proper YAML frontmatter and a clear workflow description. This enforces directory naming conventions and ensures discoverability across agent markets.

When do I need to validate directory naming conventions for agent skills?▼

You need to validate directory naming conventions when scaffolding new skill directories to ensure discoverability in agent markets. The skill enforces these validation rules alongside required YAML frontmatter generation.

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