skill-creator

Generate Codex skill skeletons with SKILL.md frontmatter and resource directories.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/atman-33/skills --skill skill-creator-atman-33
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/atman-33/skills/tree/main/.system/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/atman-33/skills --skill skill-creator-atman-33

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator helps teams generate or update Codex skills by providing a ready-to-use skeleton, templates, and tooling to accelerate skill development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template-driven scaffolding: Create the initial SKILL.md frontmatter and body structure for new skills.
  • Resource scaffolding: Provision scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories to organize reusable content.
  • Validation and packaging: Offer quick validation scripts and packaging steps to ensure consistency and shareability.

Quick Start

  1. Run the Skill Initializer to create a new skill directory, e.g., python3 scripts/init_skill.py my-skill --path skills/public --resources scripts,references,assets
  2. Edit SKILL.md to fill in the name and description, and customize or remove placeholder examples 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 new Codex skill from scratch?

Use the Skill Creator to generate a new Codex skill by running the initialization script, which scaffolds the SKILL.md frontmatter, body structure, and optional resource directories to accelerate skill development.

What is the SKILL.md frontmatter and when do I need it for skill development?

The SKILL.md frontmatter is a required metadata structure containing the name and description for Codex skills. You need it whenever creating or updating a skill to ensure consistency and shareability.

How do I scaffold resource directories like scripts and references for my Codex skill?

Use the Skill Creator's initialization script with the --resources flag to provision scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories, organizing reusable content for your Codex skill.

Does the Skill Creator include validation and packaging for Codex skills?

Yes, the Skill Creator includes quick validation scripts and packaging steps to ensure consistency and shareability of your Codex skills before distribution.

Do I need PyYAML to use the Skill Creator for generating Codex skills?

Yes, PyYAML is a required dependency for the Skill Creator. You need it installed to run the initialization and validation scripts that generate the Codex skill skeleton.

Can I update an existing Codex skill instead of creating a new one?

Yes, you can update an existing Codex skill by editing the SKILL.md file to fill in the name and description, and customizing or removing placeholder examples as needed.