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skill-creator

Generate a Claude Code skill scaffold with SKILL.md frontmatter and folder structure.

11|2|Updated Oct 1, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#templates#scaffold#workflows#frontmatter#skill-creator
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/antoniocascais/claude-code-toolkit --skill skill-creator-antoniocascais
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/antoniocascais/claude-code-toolkit/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/antoniocascais/claude-code-toolkit --skill skill-creator-antoniocascais

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides users in scaffolding Claude Code skills with a clean, repeatable structure and best-practice layout. It helps when starting a new skill, adding a command, or designing a workflow from scratch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a standardized skeleton for new skills, including a compliant SKILL.md frontmatter and recommended folder layout (skill-name/, SKILL.md, scripts/, references/, templates/, assets/).
  • Walks through naming, metadata, and resource organization to ensure consistent discovery and safe, predictable execution.
  • Use Case: You want to create a new code-review skill. Use this to generate the initial SKILL.md and directory scaffold, then customize content for your target task.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to scaffold a new Claude Code skill by specifying a name; it will generate the directory structure and a ready-to-edit 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 Claude Code skill with a standard directory structure?▼

To scaffold a Claude Code skill, use a skill generator to create a clean folder layout with a ready-to-edit SKILL.md file. It automatically sets up directories for scripts, references, templates, and assets.

What frontmatter fields are required when creating a Claude Code skill?▼

Required frontmatter fields for a Claude Code skill include name, description, allowed-tools, context, agent, and hooks. These metadata fields ensure consistent discovery and safe execution.

What is the best way to organize templates and scripts for a custom workflow?▼

The best way to organize workflow assets is using a standardized folder layout. Place executable code in the scripts directory and reusable file structures in the templates directory.

How do I quickly set up a code review command from scratch?▼

To set up a code review command from scratch, generate an initial directory scaffold and SKILL.md file. After the skeleton is created, customize the content for your specific target task.

Can I add custom hooks and automation workflows to a new skill scaffold?▼

Yes, you can add custom hooks and automation workflows. The scaffolding process enforces hooks as a required metadata field, ensuring predictable execution and safe integration.

Why do I need a standardized directory layout for my automation templates?▼

A standardized directory layout is needed to ensure consistent discovery and safe, predictable execution. It guides resource organization by separating scripts, references, templates, and assets.

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