skill-creator

Author reusable agent skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and procedural Markdown bodies.

Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit --skill skill-creator-bennybennison
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bennybennison/agent-toolkit --skill skill-creator-bennybennison

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill captures and formalizes repeatable human workflows into agent-usable skill files so agents can reliably activate and follow multi-step procedures instead of relying on ad-hoc instructions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured authoring lifecycle: Provides a clear phase-driven process (capture intent, interview, research, draft, test, evaluate, iterate, register) to convert tacit knowledge into robust skills.
  • Consistency and discoverability: Ensures skills include the required SKILL.md frontmatter and clear triggers so agents can discover and activate them appropriately.
  • Practical use cases: Team members converting recurring onboarding tasks, deployment checklists, or operational runbooks into reusable agent skills.

Quick Start

Draft a new skill file named my-skill that captures a repeatable workflow and follow the capture, interview, research, draft, test, evaluate, iterate, and register phases.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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How do I convert recurring workflows into reusable agent skills?

To convert recurring workflows into reusable agent skills, you follow a structured authoring lifecycle that captures intent, drafts procedures, tests, and registers a formal skill file. This process formalizes repeatable tasks into agent-usable instructions.

What is the best way to document operational runbooks for AI agents?

The best way to document operational runbooks for AI agents is to transform them into structured Markdown files with required frontmatter. This ensures agents can discover and reliably activate the documented procedures without relying on ad-hoc instructions.

How does knowledge capture work for team onboarding procedures?

Knowledge capture for team onboarding procedures works by interviewing team members to extract tacit knowledge, drafting it into a procedural Markdown body, and evaluating the result. This converts tribal knowledge into formal, agent-activated skill files.

What format do I need to create an agent skill file?

You need to create a Markdown file containing a SKILL.md frontmatter with a name and description, adhering to a skill contract. The body must contain procedural Markdown that provides clear triggers for the agent to activate appropriately.

Can I use skill templates for converting tribal knowledge into agent workflows?

Yes, you can use skill templates for converting tribal knowledge into agent workflows. The authoring process applies to teams creating agent workflows, ensuring consistency and discoverability through required frontmatter and clear activation triggers.

When should I not use structured skill authoring for deployment checklists?

You should not use structured skill authoring for deployment checklists if the workflow is purely ad-hoc and non-repeatable. This approach is specifically designed for formalizing multi-step procedures that recur consistently within team operations.