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Create structured Claude Code skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and body content.

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#documentation#claude-code#frontmatter#skill-creation#skill-structure
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill new-skill-musserlab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: new-skill
Source: https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/new-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill new-skill-musserlab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create and structure new Claude Code skills correctly, ensuring clear frontmatter and actionable body content so Claude can load and execute them reliably.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a standardized SKILL.md template with required name and description, plus a practical workflow for determining scope (project-level or user-level), and writing the skill content.
  • Guides users through writing effective description, frontmatter, and organizing the skill body for consistent activation.
  • Supports project onboarding by helping to scaffold new skills when team members propose new capabilities.

Quick Start

Create a new skill skeleton by placing SKILL.md with the required frontmatter in the appropriate skills directory and begin drafting the body content.

Frequently Asked Questions about new-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?▼

To create a Claude Code skill, place a SKILL.md file in the appropriate skills directory and define the required name and description in the frontmatter, then draft the body content with execution steps and usage context for reliable activation.

What is the correct structure for a SKILL.md file?▼

A correct SKILL.md structure requires frontmatter defining the skill name and description, followed by a body that provides clear execution steps and usage context to ensure Claude can load and execute the skill reliably.

When should I use project-level versus user-level skill scopes?▼

You should use project-level skill scopes for team-specific capabilities during project onboarding, and user-level scopes for personal skills. The workflow helps determine the appropriate scope based on your intended usage context.

How do I refactor existing CLAUDE.md entries into the skill format?▼

To refactor existing CLAUDE.md entries into the skill format, extract the relevant guidance, determine the appropriate project or user scope, and reorganize the content into a new SKILL.md file with proper frontmatter and actionable body content.

Why does my Claude Code skill fail to activate consistently?▼

Claude Code skills fail to activate consistently when the SKILL.md frontmatter lacks a clear description or the body content does not provide actionable execution steps and proper usage context for Claude to parse reliably.

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