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skill-creator

Create Claude Code skills using a structured SKILL.md template.

2|1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#testing#documentation#best-practices#claude-code#frontmatter#skill-creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cncoder/oneclaw --skill skill-creator-cncoder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/cncoder/oneclaw/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cncoder/oneclaw --skill skill-creator-cncoder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This concise guide helps teams and individuals structure and craft Claude Code skills from scratch, ensuring consistent quality, readability, and reuse across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a standardized SKILL.md template with required frontmatter (name, description) and an organized Markdown body.
  • Documents best practices for writing clear, actionable skill descriptions, workflow sections, and evaluation criteria.
  • Useful for onboarding new skill authors, auditing existing skills, and quickly spinning up reliable, ready-to-ship skill units.

Quick Start

Follow the guide to scaffold a new skill by drafting SKILL.md with a clear name, description, and example workflow.

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 Claude Code skill from scratch?▼

Building a Claude Code skill requires drafting a SKILL.md file with mandatory frontmatter fields like name and description, followed by a structured Markdown body detailing workflows and evaluation criteria.

What is the required structure for a SKILL.md file?▼

The SKILL.md structure requires frontmatter with name and description properties, followed by a structured Markdown body, and optionally includes references, scripts, and assets for extended guidance.

How do I audit existing Claude Code skills for quality and consistency?▼

Reviewing existing Claude Code skills involves validating the SKILL.md frontmatter, checking the Markdown body structure, and verifying that workflows, testing, and documentation align with best practices.

What are the best practices for writing Claude Code skill descriptions?▼

Writing effective Claude Code skill descriptions requires clear, actionable text in the SKILL.md frontmatter that outlines the problem solved, core features, and use cases for consistent quality and reuse.

Do I need to include scripts and assets when building a Claude Code skill?▼

Scripts and assets are optional in Claude Code skills, providing extended guidance alongside the required SKILL.md frontmatter and structured Markdown body.

How do I set up testing workflows for Claude Code skills?▼

Testing workflows for Claude Code skills are established by documenting evaluation criteria and best practices in the SKILL.md body to validate structure and ensure reliable, ready-to-ship units.

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