skill-creator

Generate Claude Code skills with SKILL.md, README.md, plugin.json, and CHANGELOG.md artifacts.

7|3|Updated Oct 19, 2025

Search Tags:#templates #documentation #validation #frontmatter #skill-creation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cskiro/annex --skill skill-creator-cskiro

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/cskiro/annex/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cskiro/annex --skill skill-creator-cskiro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jinja2, pyyaml, click, and includes templates (resource) and data (resource) and examples (resource) and scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamline skill creation with guided prompts, template population, and quality validation to accelerate marketplace-ready skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

Intelligent Skill Generation: Interactive guidance + smart defaults
Pattern Support: Mode-based, phase-based, validation, and data-processing patterns
Quality Assurance: YAML frontmatter validation, security checks, and documentation guidance

Quick Start

Ask to "create a new skill" and let the tool scaffold a production-ready skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Claude Skill creation with templates and validation?▼

Skill-creator automates production-ready Skill generation by applying templates, validating YAML frontmatter, and enforcing kebab-case naming to produce complete artifacts (SKILL.md, README.md, plugin.json, CHANGELOG.md) that meet marketplace standards without manual scaffolding.

What patterns does the tool support for different Skill types?▼

The tool supports mode-based, phase-based, validation, and data-processing patterns. It handles guided creation, quick-start templates, and clone-and-modify workflows, automatically generating optional data/, examples/, templates/, and modes/ directories tailored to each pattern.

How do I ensure my Skill meets marketplace quality standards?▼

Skill-creator implements integrated quality assessment against a built-in data/quality-checklist.md, performing security checks and documentation validation to verify your Skill is production-ready and compliant with Claudex marketplace requirements before submission.

Can I use this tool if I'm new to Skill creation?▼

Yes. The tool provides interactive guidance and smart defaults to scaffold Skills end-to-end. Start by asking to create a new Skill; the guided prompts walk you through the process without requiring prior marketplace submission experience.

What happens if my Skill's frontmatter or naming doesn't follow standards?▼

Skill-creator performs strict frontmatter validation and enforces kebab-case naming conventions. It flags non-compliant structure and naming during generation, preventing malformed artifacts from reaching the validation phase.

Can I modify an existing Skill using templates from this tool?▼

Yes. The clone-and-modify workflow lets you use the tool's templates as a starting point. Apply validation-only checks to your existing Skill or regenerate components (README.md, CHANGELOG.md, plugin.json) while preserving your custom logic.