skill-author

Generate standardized skill directory structures and validate skills against Anthropic 6 Iron Laws.

2|Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dd-xiaozhi/dev-agent-flow --skill skill-author-dd-xiaozhi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-author
Source: https://github.com/dd-xiaozhi/dev-agent-flow/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dd-xiaozhi/dev-agent-flow --skill skill-author-dd-xiaozhi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the inconsistency and overhead associated with creating new AI agent skills by providing a standardized, automated scaffolding process that enforces best practices and project conventions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Scaffolding: Instantly generates the required directory structure, including SKILL.md, helper scripts, and reference documentation.
  • Quality Assurance: Performs automated self-checks against the Anthropic 6 Iron Laws and project-specific conventions to ensure high-quality, maintainable skills.
  • Use Case: When a developer needs to add a new automation tool to the dev-agent-flow, they use this skill to generate the boilerplate, ensuring the new tool is immediately compatible with the existing agent architecture.

Quick Start

Use the skill-author skill to create a new automation skill named data-sync with a description of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-author

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

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How do I scaffold a standardized directory structure for new AI agent skills?

To scaffold standardized AI agent skills, this tool automatically generates the required directory structure, including SKILL.md, helper scripts, and reference documentation, ensuring immediate compatibility with existing project conventions.

What is the best way to automate boilerplate creation for developer tools in a dev-agent-flow repository?

Automating boilerplate creation for developer tools is handled by generating standardized directory structures and validating existing skill units against project-specific architectural conventions within the dev-agent-flow repository.

How do I validate existing code generation skills against best practices and architectural conventions?

To validate existing code generation skills, this tool performs automated self-checks against the Anthropic 6 Iron Laws and project-specific conventions to ensure high-quality, maintainable skill architecture.

Do I need to manually configure knowledge and automation tools to ensure standardization?

You do not need to manually configure standardization. This tool facilitates the creation of knowledge, validation, and automation tools while enforcing compliance through automated scaffolding and self-check routines.

What limitations exist when enforcing the Anthropic 6 Iron Laws through automated scaffolding?

The limitations of enforcing the Anthropic 6 Iron Laws through automated scaffolding center strictly on validating architectural conventions within the dev-agent-flow repository, meaning external project architectures fall outside its self-check routines.