edit-skill

Name: edit-skill
Availability: InStock
Author: idealic-ai

Scaffold or edit Claude Skill definitions with standardized SKILL.md protocols.

Updated Feb 8, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #templates #claude #scaffold #assets #skill

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/idealic-ai/engine --skill edit-skill

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Skill: edit-skill
Source: https://github.com/idealic-ai/engine/tree/main/skills/edit-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/idealic-ai/engine --skill edit-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scaffolding and editing skill definitions in .claude/ can be error-prone and inconsistent across projects. This section explains how the Edit Skill protocol unifies the process by generating standardized SKILL.md entries and supporting artifact templates.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generate or update a v2 inline SKILL.md protocol for a skill, ensuring consistency with engine conventions.
Create or update asset, references, and optional scripts scaffolds to support the skill.
Apply the protocol to both new skill creation and local project overrides, enabling fast onboarding and maintainability.

Quick Start

Issue the command /edit-skill <skill-name> to scaffold or edit a skill and follow the guided prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions about edit-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I scaffold a new Claude Skill definition consistently?▼

To scaffold a new Claude Skill, use a standardized protocol that generates v2 inline SKILL.md entries and supporting artifact templates, ensuring consistent metadata and structure across .claude/skills directories.

Can I update existing skill assets without breaking the SKILL.md protocol?▼

Yes, updating existing skill assets is supported by the protocol to modify asset, references, and optional script scaffolds locally, maintaining frontmatter-driven discovery and v2 inline SKILL.md generation without breaking consistency.

What is the best way to standardize Claude Skill metadata across projects?▼

Standardizing Claude Skill metadata requires applying a unified scaffolding protocol that generates consistent frontmatter and artifact structures, resolving the error-prone inconsistencies that occur when managing .claude/skills definitions manually.

Do I need to manually create frontmatter for skill discovery in Claude?▼

No, manual frontmatter creation is unnecessary because the scaffolding process satisfies frontmatter-driven discovery automatically, generating standardized metadata entries within the v2 inline SKILL.md protocol during skill creation or updates.

When should I use a scaffold to edit local project skill overrides?▼

Use a scaffold to edit local project skill overrides when you need fast onboarding and maintainability, applying the standardized protocol to generate or update v2 inline SKILL.md definitions and supporting artifacts across different skill archetypes.