edit-skill

Create and modify Claude Code skills with strict frontmatter and validation.

19|5|Updated Jan 26, 2026

Search Tags:#templates #guide #validation #anthropic #frontmatter #skill-editing

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/digital-stoic-org/agent-skills --skill edit-skill-digital-stoic-org

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: edit-skill
Source: https://github.com/digital-stoic-org/agent-skills/tree/main/dstoic/skills/edit-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/digital-stoic-org/agent-skills --skill edit-skill-digital-stoic-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the creation and modification of Claude Code skills by providing structured guidance, validation, and best-practice templates to reduce guesswork and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frontmatter scaffolding ensures name and description are defined per skill with consistent formatting.
Validation guidance and modification patterns to safely edit existing skills and extend triggers.
Context-aware templates with progressive disclosure to keep SKILL.md concise while offering deep references when needed.

Quick Start

Provide a minimal SKILL.md scaffold with frontmatter (name and description) and a concise body to create or edit a Claude Skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about edit-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a Claude Code skill with proper frontmatter and validation?▼

To create a Claude Code skill, use structured templates to scaffold frontmatter with name and description fields, then apply validation checks to ensure formatting consistency and reduce authoring errors.

What is the best way to modify existing Claude Code skill triggers and structure?▼

The best way to modify existing Claude Code skills is applying surgical edits using validation guidance and modification patterns to safely update triggers, extend structure, or adjust guidance without breaking existing functionality.

How does progressive disclosure keep SKILL.md files concise while providing deep references?▼

Progressive disclosure keeps SKILL.md concise by embedding context-aware templates that surface minimal guidance initially, offering deep references and optional scripts only when needed to maintain token-efficiency.

Can I add optional scripts and references when editing Claude Code skills?▼

Yes, you can add optional scripts, references, and assets when editing Claude Code skills, using modification patterns that enforce frontmatter requirements and safety checks while extending the skill's capabilities.

Why does my Claude Code skill fail frontmatter validation requirements?▼

Frontmatter validation fails when required name and description fields are missing or incorrectly formatted; the skill enforces strict frontmatter requirements during creation and modification to prevent structural errors.

What safety checks are enforced when updating Claude Code skill guidance?▼

Safety checks enforced during skill updates include frontmatter validation, token-efficiency verification, and delegation of uncertain tooling decisions to the edit-tool orchestrator to prevent unsafe modifications.