skill-creator

To scaffold a new AI skill, run the init_skill.py script to generate a templated directory structure with SKILL.md, scripts, references, and assets. This provides a repeatable template to streamline skill authoring and ensure consistent initialization.

The required SKILL.md frontmatter is a standardized metadata block generated by the skill scaffolding template. The Skill Creator includes this templated frontmatter to ensure validation and consistency when initializing new skill units.

To package a skill for distribution to Claude agents, run the package_skill.py script after customizing your SKILL.md and resources. This packaging workflow bundles your structured skill components into a distributable format.

Yes, you need pyyaml installed as a dependency to use the skill scaffolding workflow. The package is required by the skill creator scripts to parse and validate SKILL.md frontmatter during generation and packaging.

The best way to structure skill resources is using the provided layout of separate directories for scripts, references, and assets. This structured resource layout demonstrates best practices for organizing skill components and ensures consistent packaging.

Skill creation becomes error-prone without a scaffolding template because manually setting up SKILL.md frontmatter, directory structures, and validation rules invites inconsistency. The Skill Creator solves this by providing a repeatable template and starter resources.