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Skill Builder

Create Claude Code Skills with YAML frontmatter and directory structure.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#Claude Code#progressive disclosure#YAML frontmatter#directory structure#skills development
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/andrewblockernst/casando-paginas --skill skill-builder-andrewblockernst
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Skill Builder
Source: https://github.com/andrewblockernst/casando-paginas/tree/main/casandopaginas/.claude/skills/skill-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andrewblockernst/casando-paginas --skill skill-builder-andrewblockernst

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of creating comprehensive and discoverable Claude Code Skills. It streamlines the process, ensuring best practices are followed for optimal performance and ease of use.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • YAML Frontmatter: Generates the necessary YAML frontmatter with required fields for skill discovery.
  • Directory Structure: Outlines the complete directory organization, including optional components like scripts/, references/, and assets/.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Defines a progressive disclosure architecture for managing large skill sets without overwhelming Claude's context.
  • Content Best Practices: Provides guidelines for effective descriptions, writing for progressive disclosure, and content organization.
  • Templates: Offers ready-to-use templates for basic, intermediate, and advanced skill creation.

Quick Start

Use the Skill Builder to create a new skill by following the provided directory structure and filling out the SKILL.md with the necessary YAML frontmatter and markdown body.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skill Builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Claude Code Skill with the correct YAML frontmatter?▼

To create a Claude Code Skill, generate the required YAML frontmatter fields for skill discovery and populate the SKILL.md markdown body following content best practices for optimal performance and discoverability.

What is progressive disclosure in Claude Code Skills and how does it manage context?▼

Progressive disclosure is an architecture that structures large skill sets hierarchically, preventing context overload by only revealing necessary information layers to Claude during skill execution.

How do I structure directories for a custom Claude Code Skill?▼

Structure custom Claude Code Skill directories by organizing files into the root SKILL.md alongside optional components like scripts, references, and assets folders for complete skill organization.

Can I use templates to build intermediate or advanced Claude Skills?▼

Yes, you can use ready-to-use templates provided for basic, intermediate, and advanced skill creation to guide you through proper directory organization and YAML frontmatter generation.

Do I need the yaml dependency to generate frontmatter for Claude Code Skills?▼

Yes, the yaml dependency is required to properly parse and generate the necessary YAML frontmatter fields needed for accurate Claude Code Skill discovery and execution.

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