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repo-skill-creator

Draft and validate repo-backed skills with installer-aligned frontmatter and README sync.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#documentation#installation#frontmatter#skill-creation#repo-backed
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thesobercoder/skills --skill repo-skill-creator-thesobercoder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: repo-skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/thesobercoder/skills/tree/main/repo-skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thesobercoder/skills --skill repo-skill-creator-thesobercoder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Draft and validate repo-backed skills from the workflow to the canonical skill directory, ensuring consistency with the installer and conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates onboarding of new repo-backed skills and updates to existing ones within this repository.
  • Enforces install conventions, frontmatter requirements, and README alignment to keep the skill surface stable.
  • Integrates with the repo installer to refresh local and Claude install targets and prune stale entries.

Quick Start

Run the repo-backed skill creation workflow against this repository to draft, validate, and install the updated skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a repo-backed skill within a canonical repository structure?▼

Repo-backed skills are drafted and validated within the canonical repository structure to align with installer conventions. The workflow generates frontmatter with name, description, and install_mode while keeping README and SKILL.md synchronized.

What is the best way to keep README and SKILL.md files in sync during skill creation?▼

Syncing README and SKILL.md is handled by applying the repo's install rules during the skill creation workflow. This enforces frontmatter requirements and ensures the skill surface remains stable across local and Claude install targets.

How do I automate onboarding of new skills and updates to existing ones in this repository?▼

Automating skill onboarding and updates is achieved by running the repo-backed skill creation workflow against the repository. The process drafts, validates, and installs the updated skill while enforcing install conventions and pruning stale entries.

What frontmatter fields are required when generating a repo-backed skill?▼

Required frontmatter fields for generating a repo-backed skill include name, description, and install_mode. The skill-creator workflow generates these fields to align the skill with installer conventions and guide future edits.

Do I need any external dependencies to draft and validate repo-backed skills?▼

No external dependencies are required to draft and validate repo-backed skills. The workflow operates within the repository structure using the repo installer to refresh targets and prune stale entries without additional components.

When should I refresh local and Claude install targets for repo-backed skills?▼

Refreshing local and Claude install targets is necessary when drafting new skills or updating existing ones within the repository. This applies install rules to keep targets current and automatically prunes stale entries to maintain stability.

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