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skill-builder

Generate and validate Claude Code Skills with SKILL.md templates and scripts.

9|3|Updated Oct 29, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#templates#documentation#validation#structure#skill-builder
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WomenDefiningAI/claude-code-skills --skill skill-builder-womendefiningai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-builder
Source: https://github.com/WomenDefiningAI/claude-code-skills/tree/main/skills/skill-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WomenDefiningAI/claude-code-skills --skill skill-builder-womendefiningai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create Claude Code Skills with solid structure, validation, and best practices. It guides you through a four-step creation workflow, provides templates and a validation script, and shares patterns to ensure consistency and quality across skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Templates and patterns: SKILL.md templates, REFERENCE.md references, FORMS.md templates for new skills
  • Validation tooling: Built-in scripts to validate skill structure before use
  • Directory scaffolding: Standardized skill hierarchy and naming rules
  • Examples & guidance: Ready-to-use samples and best-practice notes

Quick Start

Copy the Skill Builder into your Claude Code skills directory, run the validation script, then create a new SKILL.md following the standard templates.

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 new Claude Code Skill with proper structure and validation?▼

Use Skill Builder to scaffold a standardized directory with SKILL.md, REFERENCE.md, and FORMS.md templates, then run the validation script to verify frontmatter and enforce best practices before deployment.

What structure and files does a well-built Claude Code Skill require?▼

A Skill requires predefined frontmatter (name and description), a canonical directory hierarchy, SKILL.md content, optional REFERENCE.md references, FORMS.md templates, and validation scripts to ensure consistency and quality.

Can I automate the validation of my Skill's structure and metadata?▼

Yes, Skill Builder includes built-in validation scripts that check your Skill's directory layout, frontmatter schema, and naming conventions against best-practice rules before you use it.

How do I ensure my custom Skill follows Claude Code best practices?▼

Copy Skill Builder into your skills directory, follow its SKILL.md and REFERENCE.md templates, and run the validation script to catch structural issues and enforce documented conventions across your projects.

What happens if my Skill's frontmatter or directory structure doesn't validate?▼

The validation script flags missing required fields, incorrect naming, or structural deviations so you can correct them before the Skill is ready for use, preventing runtime issues and inconsistency.

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