skill-author

Name: skill-author
Availability: InStock
Author: sokoliem

Generate skill specifications with V8 schema frontmatter and standardized body sections.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #validation #safety #claude.md #frontmatter #skill-authoring #v8-schema

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Sokoliem/ultraprompt --skill skill-author-sokoliem

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Skill: skill-author
Source: https://github.com/Sokoliem/ultraprompt/tree/main/skills/skill-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sokoliem/ultraprompt --skill skill-author-sokoliem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate a complete skill specification with V8 schema frontmatter and a standardized body.

Core Features & Use Cases

Enforces a consistent frontmatter shape (name, description, when_to_use, tier, argument-hint, aliases, disable-model-invocation, output_style, allowed-tools).
Guides the body with a standardized pattern: Distinctive Judgment | First Signals | Failure Modes | Workflow | Validation | Output Contract | See Also.
Supports alias mapping, V4 alias routing, and governance checks for duplication and safety.
Provides a checklist for validation, audit, and regression testing to ensure activations route correctly.

Quick Start

Draft the frontmatter for a new skill, then fill the body sections following the prescribed shape.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-author

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a skill specification with V8 schema frontmatter?▼

To generate a skill specification with V8 schema frontmatter, draft the required fields like name, description, when_to_use, tier, argument-hint, and aliases, then fill the standardized body sections following the prescribed shape.

What sections should I include when authoring a claude.md skill body?▼

When authoring a claude.md skill body, include Distinctive Judgment, First Signals, Failure Modes, Workflow, Validation, Output Contract, and See Also sections to enable proper validation, routing, and governance.

How does alias mapping and routing work for skill validation?▼

Alias mapping and routing work by defining aliases in the frontmatter and running validation checks to ensure activations route correctly, supported by V4 alias routing and governance checks for duplication and safety.

Can I refine an existing skill body while keeping the V8 schema frontmatter?▼

Yes, you can refine an existing skill body while keeping the V8 schema frontmatter by updating the standardized body sections and running the validation checklist for audit and regression testing.

What governance checks are needed for skill safety and duplication?▼

Governance checks for skill safety and duplication require a validation checklist that audits frontmatter shape, verifies alias routing, and runs regression testing to ensure activations route correctly without conflicts.