skill-creator

Create and update Claude skills with SKILL.md templates and packaging.

4|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bennoo/classification_experience --skill skill-creator-bennoo
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/Bennoo/classification_experience/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bennoo/classification_experience --skill skill-creator-bennoo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides structured guidance and templates to help teams create, update, and package Claude skills. It streamlines the process from initial concept to a distributable skill package.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Skill Initialization: Templates for SKILL.md frontmatter and starter resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/).
  • Workflow Guidance: Step-by-step patterns for building skills (workflow-based, task-based, reference/guidelines).
  • Packaging & Validation: Tools for validating structure and packaging into a .skill file.

Quick Start

To get started, run the scaffolding tool to generate a new skill skeleton, then customize SKILL.md and the resource folders. After initialization, adjust the frontmatter name/description and update the body. When ready, package the skill with the packaging script.

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 Claude skill from scratch?

To create a Claude skill, run the scaffolding tool to generate a starter skeleton, then customize the SKILL.md frontmatter and update resource directories like scripts/, references/, and assets/.

How do I package a Claude skill for distribution across environments?

Package a Claude skill by validating its directory structure and metadata, then use the included packaging script to bundle the SKILL.md and resource folders into a distributable .skill file.

What do I need to include in SKILL.md frontmatter when building a skill?

SKILL.md frontmatter requires YAML-conformant metadata, including the skill name and description, which must be parsed and validated before packaging the skill for distribution.

What are the different workflow patterns for building Claude skills?

Claude skills can be built using workflow-based, task-based, or reference/guidelines patterns, providing step-by-step guidance to structure the skill logic and resource folders appropriately.

Do I need YAML validation to update an existing Claude skill?

Yes, updating an existing Claude skill requires parsing the SKILL.md frontmatter and ensuring the metadata remains YAML-conformant before adjusting the body content or resource directories.

Can I use bundled scripts and references inside a Claude skill package?

Yes, Claude skill packages support bundling resources by referencing files within the scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories directly from the SKILL.md during execution.

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