skill-authoring

To create professional skills that integrate with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and Gemini, you must follow the strict six-layer architecture and formatting rules defined in SKILL_AUTHORING_RULES.md. This skill guides that entire creation process.

The six-layer architecture is a mandatory structural design pattern for professional skill creation. It enforces strict formatting and validation rules to ensure high-quality skills that properly integrate with AI coding environments like Claude Code and Cursor.

You can validate an existing skill's structure against SKILL_AUTHORING_RULES by running the skill-authoring command. It checks your skill's compliance with the strict six-layer architecture and formatting standards, highlighting areas needing refactoring.

Yes, you can refactor existing skills to meet current standards by running the skill-authoring command with the skill name. It guides restructuring your skill to comply with the strict six-layer architecture and SKILL_AUTHORING_RULES.md.

The best way to publish skills to the Skill Hub is by ensuring they pass structural validation against SKILL_AUTHORING_RULES first. This skill assists with the publishing process after confirming your skill follows the six-layer architecture.

Yes, understanding the six-layer architecture and SKILL_AUTHORING_RULES.md is required. This skill provides guidelines for writing effective Cursor rules, but it is intended for professional developers who already grasp these foundational formatting concepts.