skill-creator

Create Claude Skills with standardized templates and packaging workflows.

Updated May 18, 2018
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/812lcl/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-812lcl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/812lcl/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/812lcl/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-812lcl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standardized scaffold and process for creating Claude skills, including a reusable SKILL.md template, example resource directories, and a packaging/validation workflow, to ensure consistency and ease of distribution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a standardized SKILL.md template with frontmatter and a ready-to-edit body.
  • Includes starter resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) and example files to illustrate structure.
  • Documents recommended structuring patterns (Workflow-Based, Task-Based, Reference/Guidelines, Capabilities-Based) and a packaging/validation workflow.
  • Enables rapid initialization, editing, and packaging of new skills to ensure consistency and discoverability.

Quick Start

Run the initializer to scaffold a new skill with a template SKILL.md and example resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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How do I create and structure a new Claude skill from scratch?

You can create a new Claude skill by running the initializer to scaffold a template SKILL.md and example resource directories. This generates a standardized file structure with frontmatter enforcement and starter files for scripts, references, and assets.

What is the recommended file structure for packaging and distributing Claude skills?

The recommended file structure for packaging Claude skills includes a root SKILL.md with frontmatter, alongside optional resource directories for scripts/, references/, and assets/. This consistency ensures skills pass validation and are ready for distribution.

What are the different structuring patterns available for skill creation?

Skill creation supports Workflow-Based, Task-Based, Reference/Guidelines, and Capabilities-Based structuring patterns. These patterns help organize the SKILL.md body and resources to match the specific logic and progressive disclosure needs of the skill.

Does the skill creation workflow include validation before distribution?

Yes, the skill creation workflow includes a packaging and validation step. This process enforces frontmatter rules and checks file structure consistency to ensure your skill is correctly formatted and ready for distribution.

Can I include external scripts and reference files when building a skill?

Yes, you can include external scripts and reference files when building a skill. The scaffolding process creates starter directories for scripts/, references/, and assets/ to illustrate how to bundle optional resources with your skill.

Why does my custom skill fail validation during packaging?

Custom skills fail validation during packaging when the file structure lacks consistency or the frontmatter is incorrectly formatted. The skill creation scaffold enforces these rules to ensure your skill is ready for distribution.