make-skill-template

To scaffold a new agent skill, duplicate this template into a new folder under skills and customize the SKILL.md frontmatter. This generates a standardized starter directory structure with scripts, references, and assets folders.

A generated agent skill directory includes a SKILL.md file with required YAML frontmatter and starter folders like scripts, references, and assets. This enforces consistent naming conventions and provides a ready-to-edit baseline for skill development.

Yes, a minimal YAML frontmatter with name and description is required in the SKILL.md to create an agent skill. This metadata ensures the skill is properly registered and can be discovered by the agent framework.

Yes, you can add optional bundled resources to the scaffolded skill directory later. The initial template provides the minimal frontmatter and folder structure, allowing you to quickly prototype capabilities and append assets as needed.

Using a skill template is the best way to enforce naming conventions for agent skills. It automates the creation of a standardized SKILL.md frontmatter and starter directory layout, ensuring consistency across all new skills.

Your new agent skill needs a SKILL.md file because it contains the required YAML frontmatter that defines the skill's name and description. This file serves as the entry point for the agent to understand and execute the skill.