skill-creator

Create, evaluate, and refine SKILL.md definitions for Copilot-like skills.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bthornton191/adams_skills --skill skill-creator-bthornton191
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/bthornton191/adams_skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bthornton191/adams_skills --skill skill-creator-bthornton191

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create, evaluate, and iteratively improve new skills for AI copilots by defining a clear entrypoint (SKILL.md) with a name and description, outlining the workflow body, and coordinating optional bundles (scripts/references/assets) for on-demand tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capture Intent: Specify what the skill enables and when it should trigger.
  • Iterative Evaluation: Write prompts, run evaluations, and refine the skill based on results.
  • Packaging and Deployment: Prepare a distributable skill with optional tooling and references for scalable reuse.

Quick Start

Draft a new skill by outlining its purpose, writing test prompts, and iterating on evaluation results until you reach a stable description.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate skill creation for an AI copilot?

Automate skill creation by capturing the initial intent, writing test prompts, running iterative evaluations, and refining the SKILL.md description until it is stable and trigger-ready.

What is iterative evaluation in prompt engineering workflows?

Iterative evaluation is the process of writing prompts, running them against your skill, analyzing the results, and refining the instructions to improve the copilot's performance and trigger accuracy.

How do I package a copilot skill for distributable reuse?

Package a skill by defining a SKILL.md entrypoint with YAML frontmatter and a Markdown body, then coordinate optional bundles like scripts, references, and assets for scalable deployment.

Do I need to write YAML frontmatter to define a new skill?

Yes, the workflow enforces a YAML frontmatter containing a name and description, alongside a contextual Markdown body, to ensure the skill is properly structured and trigger-ready.

What's the best way to refine an AI skill description that isn't triggering correctly?

Refine a skill description by running iterative evaluations with test prompts, analyzing the results, and adjusting the YAML frontmatter description until the skill triggers reliably.

Can I include external scripts and references when building a copilot skill?

Yes, you can coordinate optional bundles containing scripts, references, and assets to support on-demand tasks within the skill's workflow for scalable reuse.