skill-author

Create Claude Code skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and supporting files.

Updated Dec 29, 2025

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One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/eli0shin/.dotfiles --skill skill-author

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-author
Source: https://github.com/eli0shin/.dotfiles/tree/main/home/.claude/skills/skill-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eli0shin/.dotfiles --skill skill-author

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides creators through building high-quality Claude Code skills, including frontmatter, structure, triggers, and supporting files. Use when you want to craft focused, auto-discovered skills that integrate smoothly with Claude's auto-discovery system.

Core Features & Use Cases

Focused, single-capability skill design with clear trigger keywords.
Progressive disclosure: essential details in SKILL.md, deeper docs in references.
Guidance on testing, distribution, and team sharing.

Quick Start

Create a new skill under .claude/skills/skill-name/, add SKILL.md with proper frontmatter, and include optional reference.md, examples.md, scripts/ and templates/. Restart Claude Code to load the skill, then test prompts that match the description to trigger auto-discovery.