skill-creator

Design, document, and scaffold Codex skills with YAML frontmatter validation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aleister1102/skills --skill skill-creator-aleister1102
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/aleister1102/skills/tree/main/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aleister1102/skills --skill skill-creator-aleister1102

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator helps teams design, document, and scaffold Codex skills to ensure consistent quality across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance for planning, documenting, and templating Codex skills
  • Support for frontmatter validation, metadata structure, and resource scaffolding
  • Bundled workflow to generate agent interfaces and validate skill structure

Quick Start

Run the Skill Initializer to scaffold a new Codex skill in your skills directory and customize SKILL.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new Codex skill with proper metadata and structure?

To scaffold a Codex skill, run the Skill Initializer to generate the directory structure, customize SKILL.md, and enforce YAML frontmatter with name and description for consistent metadata validation.

What is YAML frontmatter validation for skill documentation?

YAML frontmatter validation checks that SKILL.md files include required name and description fields, ensuring consistent quality and proper metadata structure across all generated Codex skills.

Do I need pyyaml installed to validate SKILL.md structure?

Yes, pyyaml is required as a dependency to parse and validate YAML frontmatter within SKILL.md files, ensuring the metadata structure meets the enforced skill creation standards.

What's the best way to generate agent interfaces for Codex skills?

The bundled workflow provides agent interface generation alongside resource scaffolding for scripts, references, and assets, coordinating validation scripts to ensure end-to-end skill creation quality.

Can I use this skill creator to template automation scripts and references?

Yes, the skill creator supports resource scaffolding for scripts, references, and assets, allowing teams to template automation components while maintaining consistent documentation quality.

Why does my SKILL.md validation fail when creating a new Codex skill?

SKILL.md validation fails when the YAML frontmatter is missing required name and description fields, or when the file structure does not meet the enforced skill documentation standards.