skill-creator

YAML frontmatter is required in SKILL.md and must include name and description fields to enable consistent discovery and loading. These mandatory fields ensure your skill is properly indexed and can be automatically validated using quick_validate.py.

Structure skills using Workflow-Based, Task-Based, Reference/Guidelines, or Capabilities-Based patterns with progressive disclosure to minimize context load. This approach keeps resource directories like scripts, references, and assets organized and reduces unnecessary processing overhead.

YAML is a required dependency for frontmatter validation and packaging workflows. The skill creation process relies on YAML formatting in SKILL.md to parse mandatory name and description fields before distribution using package_skill.py.

Templates support both creating new skills and updating existing ones across multiple domains and projects. The included scripts initialize and package skills, enabling consistent structure for discovery while accommodating diverse project requirements and team workflows.

Running init_skill.py generates a template with scripts, references, and assets directories alongside a ready-to-use SKILL.md file. These example resource directories provide a structured framework for organizing skill components and supporting materials.