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skill-creator

Create or update Codex skills with SKILL.md frontmatter, resource scaffolds, and openai.yaml generation.

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#codex#yaml#initialization#openai#skill
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alanharrryy-wq/hitech-os --skill skill-creator-alanharrryy-wq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/alanharrryy-wq/hitech-os/tree/main/.agents/skills/Z_integrator/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alanharrryy-wq/hitech-os --skill skill-creator-alanharrryy-wq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yaml.

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator helps teams standardize and bootstrap Codex skills by providing templates, scaffolding, and metadata for consistent skill construction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured SKILL.md templates with required frontmatter (name and description)
  • Automated scaffolding for resources: scripts/, references/, and assets/
  • Automated generation of agents/openai.yaml from SKILL.md and interface overrides
  • Validation workflow via quick_validate.py to ensure reliability and safety
  • Clear guidance for organizing skills and applying progressive disclosure

Quick Start

Run scripts/init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <output-directory> to bootstrap a new skill, then customize SKILL.md and add resource directories as needed

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Codex skill with the required frontmatter?▼

To create a Codex skill, use the init_skill.py script to bootstrap a new directory structure with SKILL.md templates that enforce required frontmatter fields like name and description.

What is the standard directory structure for a modular skill?▼

The standard modular skill structure includes a SKILL.md file with frontmatter and resource directories such as scripts/, references/, and assets/ for organizing supporting files.

How does openai.yaml generation work from SKILL.md?▼

Openai.yaml generation works by automatically compiling SKILL.md frontmatter and interface overrides into a structured agents/openai.yaml configuration file for tooling and prompts.

Can I validate my skill configuration before deployment?▼

Yes, you can validate your skill configuration by running the quick_validate.py script, which checks frontmatter presence and resource reliability to ensure safe deployment.

Do I need to manually scaffold resource directories when building skills?▼

No, you do not need to manually scaffold resource directories; the Skill Creator automates the creation of scripts/, references/, and assets/ folders during initialization.

What are the limitations of using YAML for skill metadata?▼

Using YAML for skill metadata requires strict frontmatter syntax and presence of name and description fields, meaning malformed YAML will fail validation and block skill initialization.

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