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modify-skill

Modifies existing Claude Code skills by analyzing, planning, and applying changes.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#skill development#workflow automation#refactoring#Claude AI#skill management#code modification
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/filipowm/claude-plugins --skill modify-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: modify-skill
Source: https://github.com/filipowm/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/claude-helper/skills/modify-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/filipowm/claude-plugins --skill modify-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to modify, update, refactor, or change any existing Claude Code skill, ensuring skills remain relevant and effective.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Discovery: Automatically finds skills across project, user, and plugin levels.
  • In-depth Analysis: Analyzes skill structure, frontmatter, and supporting files.
  • Modification Planning: Helps users define and plan changes to skills.
  • Change Application: Executes modifications to files and structure.
  • Validation: Verifies changes against best practices and criteria.
  • Use Case: You have a skill that is no longer performing as expected. Use this skill to analyze its current state, identify areas for improvement, and then refactor its instructions or supporting scripts.

Quick Start

Use the modify-skill skill to update the description of the 'summarize-text' skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about modify-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refactor an existing Claude Code skill that is no longer performing as expected?▼

Refactoring an existing Claude Code skill involves analyzing its structure, planning changes, and applying updates to instructions. This skill automates that process by discovering skills across scopes and validating modifications against best practices.

What is the best way to update frontmatter in Claude AI skills?▼

Updating frontmatter in Claude AI skills requires analyzing the skill structure and executing targeted modifications. This skill manages supporting files and applies frontmatter updates while validating changes against skill development best practices.

Can I modify Claude skills across project, user, and plugin scopes?▼

Yes, you can modify Claude skills across project, user, and plugin scopes. The skill discovery feature automatically finds skills at all levels, analyzes their structure, and applies changes to the intended scope.

How do I validate skill modifications against workflow automation best practices?▼

Validating skill modifications against best practices requires checking the updated structure and instructions after changes are applied. This skill performs validation to verify modifications meet skill development criteria.

What should I do if my Claude skill needs code modification and updated supporting files?▼

Code modification and supporting file updates require planning changes and executing them across the skill structure. This skill analyzes existing files, plans the modifications, and applies updates while maintaining best practice compliance.

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