skill-creator

Guide users through creating and structuring AI skills with SKILL.md and resource folders.

2|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Crokily/pi-backup --skill skill-creator-crokily
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/Crokily/pi-backup/tree/main/external-skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Crokily/pi-backup --skill skill-creator-crokily

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured guide and tooling to help users create new AI skills or improve existing ones, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and well-organized.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Anatomy: Explains the essential components of a skill (SKILL.md, scripts/, references/, assets/).
  • Design Principles: Offers guidance on conciseness, setting degrees of freedom, and progressive disclosure.
  • Step-by-Step Process: Outlines the recommended workflow for skill creation, from understanding requirements to packaging.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to create a new skill to help an AI agent interact with a specific internal API. They can use this Skill to understand the best practices for structuring the skill, writing the SKILL.md file, and organizing necessary API documentation in the references/ directory.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to learn how to build a new AI skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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What is progressive disclosure in AI skill development?

Progressive disclosure in AI skill development is a design principle that structures SKILL.md content and resource organization to reveal complexity only when needed. It guides users through conciseness, setting degrees of freedom, and organizing assets efficiently.

How do I structure an AI skill for an internal API integration?

To structure an AI skill for an internal API, you organize components by placing instructions in SKILL.md, executable logic in the scripts directory, and API documentation in the references directory. This ensures the AI agent can efficiently interact with the target API.

What is the best way to write a SKILL.md file for workflow automation?

The best way to write a SKILL.md file for workflow automation is to follow design principles of conciseness and setting degrees of freedom. It should clearly outline the core task, use cases, and step-by-step processes to guide the AI agent effectively.

Do I need programming experience to create and package AI skills?

You need intermediate implementation depth to create and package AI skills, meaning some technical familiarity is required. The process involves initializing the skill, writing structured documentation, and validating components like scripts and references.

Can I use prompt engineering techniques to improve AI agent tooling?

Yes, you can use prompt engineering to improve AI agent tooling by applying structured design principles. This involves organizing resources progressively and writing concise SKILL.md files to constrain and guide the agent's behavior accurately.

When should I not use a structured skill anatomy for AI agents?

You should not use a structured skill anatomy when your AI agent task requires minimal documentation or lacks reusable logic. If the task does not benefit from organized scripts, references, and progressive disclosure, a full skill structure may be unnecessary overhead.