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skill-authoring

Create and validate Claude Skills with test-driven development.

Updated Jan 28, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#TDD#validation#packaging#skill-development#progressive-disclosure#skill-authoring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aRustyDev/git-atomic --skill skill-authoring-arustydev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-authoring
Source: https://github.com/aRustyDev/git-atomic/tree/main/.claude/skills/meta-skill-authoring-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aRustyDev/git-atomic --skill skill-authoring-arustydev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yaml.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a framework for creating, refining, and validating Claude Skills using a test-driven development (TDD) approach to ensure skills are well-scoped, testable, and bulletproof before deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided skill authoring: Defines SKILL.md frontmatter, body, and optional resource directories (scripts/references/assets) with progressive disclosure.
  • TDD-driven lifecycle: Enforces RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cadence for skill development and iteration.
  • Packaging and validation: Includes packaging scripts and quick validation to ensure structure compliance before distribution.
  • Use Case: An engineer wants to create a new skill; they initialize a template, fill in frontmatter, write body content, add references/scripts, run quick validation, and package.

Quick Start

  1. Run the skill initialization script to create a new skill directory and SKILL.md
  2. Populate core sections and add optional resources as needed
  3. Validate with the quick_validate tool and package using the packaging script

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-authoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create reliable Claude Skills with consistent structure?▼

You can validate skill documentation using the quick_validate tool, which checks your SKILL.md structure and resource directories for compliance before packaging. This ensures the skill meets all structural requirements for distribution.

What is test-driven development for skill authoring?▼

You can validate skill documentation using the quick_validate tool, which checks your SKILL.md structure and resource directories for compliance before packaging. This ensures the skill meets all structural requirements for distribution.

How do I package a skill for distribution after authoring?▼

To package a skill for distribution, populate the core SKILL.md sections and optional resources, then run the quick_validate tool to ensure structure compliance before using the included packaging script. This verifies the skill is ready for deployment.

Do I need YAML to structure a skill file?▼

Yes, YAML frontmatter is required in the SKILL.md file to define metadata for the skill. The skill authoring process enforces this YAML-frontmatter structure alongside a structured body and optional scripts, references, or assets directories.

How do I initialize a new skill directory and template?▼

You initialize a new skill directory by running the skill initialization script, which creates the folder structure and SKILL.md template. You then populate the frontmatter, write the body content, add resources, and validate before packaging.

What is progressive disclosure in skill documentation?▼

Progressive disclosure in skill documentation is a structuring approach that separates core instructions in the SKILL.md body from optional resources in scripts, references, and assets directories. This keeps the main skill concise while supporting deeper context.

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