cursor-skill-creator

To create a Cursor AI skill, you scaffold a new directory under .cursor/skills/<skill-name>/ and generate a SKILL.md file with required frontmatter fields like name and description, plus a structured instruction body for agent activation.

The correct directory pattern for custom skills in Cursor is .cursor/skills/<skill-name>/. Each skill requires its own named subdirectory containing a SKILL.md file that follows Cursor's specific frontmatter and structural conventions.

When generating a SKILL.md file for Cursor, the required frontmatter fields are name and description. These fields ensure the skill integrates smoothly with Cursor's editor workflows and tooling patterns.

Yes, the Cursor skill scaffolding process enforces strict directory structure compliance. It automatically places new skills under .cursor/skills/<skill-name>/ and validates that the SKILL.md frontmatter follows Cursor's established patterns.

Yes, you can use this scaffolding approach to build reusable skills for Cursor editor workflows. It helps contributors create consistent, standardized skills by enforcing proper frontmatter and actionable instruction structures across all generated SKILL.md files.

A custom Cursor skill may fail to activate if the SKILL.md file lacks proper frontmatter fields like name and description, or if the file is not placed correctly under the .cursor/skills/<skill-name>/ directory following Cursor's required patterns.