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create-world

Create a worldbuilding project directory with standard subfolders and World Overview.

4|Updated Jan 21, 2026

Search Tags:#folder structure #project scaffolding #worldbuilding #world creation #interactive prompt #world overview #naming validation

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npx skills add https://github.com/hopeoverture/Worldbuilding-System --skill create-world

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines starting a new worldbuilding project by generating a complete folder structure and an initial World Overview, reducing setup time and ensuring consistency across worlds.

Core Features & Use Cases

Full project scaffolding: Creates Worlds/[World Name]/ with standard subfolders (Characters, Settlements, Items, Creatures, Organizations, Concepts, History, Geography, Encounters, Maps, Sessions) and placeholder files.
Interactive or quick start modes: Asks for a world name and essential details or creates placeholders for rapid kickoff.
World Overview initialization: Writes a frontmatter-rich World Overview.md capturing tone, genre, magic and tech level, scale, and hook for immediate content creation.

Quick Start

Run the interactive command: /create-world Eldoria
Or quick mode: /create-world Eldoria --quick
Then edit World Overview.md to define your world's identity.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-world

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I set up a worldbuilding project folder structure from scratch?▼

To set up worldbuilding project scaffolding, run an interactive command to generate the Worlds/[World Name] directory. This automatically creates standard subfolders for Characters, Geography, History, and Maps, along with placeholder files for future content.

What is included in the initial World Overview for a new world creation project?▼

The World Overview is a frontmatter-rich markdown file initialized during world creation. It captures essential details like genre, tone, magic level, technology level, scale, and the core hook to establish your world's identity immediately.

Can I quickly generate worldbuilding project scaffolding without entering details?▼

Yes, you can use quick mode by appending the --quick flag to the world creation command. This instantly generates the full directory structure and placeholder files, allowing you to edit the World Overview later for rapid project kickoff.

Does the world creation tool enforce naming validation for new project directories?▼

Yes, the world creation process enforces folder naming rules and validates names to prevent duplicates. This ensures consistency across your worldbuilding projects and avoids overwriting existing world directories.

What subfolders are generated when scaffolding a new worldbuilding project?▼

Worldbuilding project scaffolding generates subfolders for Characters, Settlements, Items, Creatures, Organizations, Concepts, History, Geography, Encounters, Maps, and Sessions, providing a comprehensive structure for organizing world details.