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skill-creator

Generate a SKILL.md template and agents/openai.yaml for Codex skills.

1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#templates#codex#yaml#metadata#skill-creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dzackgarza/ai --skill skill-creator-dzackgarza
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/dzackgarza/ai/tree/main/opencode/skills/.system/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dzackgarza/ai --skill skill-creator-dzackgarza

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Creating new skills for Codex and updating existing ones is repetitive and error-prone. This guide provides a proven skeleton, frontmatter, and resource scaffolding to standardize skill creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a ready-to-edit SKILL.md template with required frontmatter (name and description) and a structured body.
  • Generates or updates agents/openai.yaml to expose a UI-friendly interface for the skill.
  • Creates optional resource directories (scripts, references, assets) to house reusable tooling, references, and output templates.
  • Includes example scaffolds and guidelines to accelerate consistent Skill development and forward-compatibility.

Quick Start

Provide a skill name and optional resources to generate a new skill skeleton with SKILL.md and agents/openai.yaml.

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 standardized Codex skill skeleton with YAML frontmatter?▼

To create a Codex skill skeleton, generate a SKILL.md file with required YAML frontmatter for name and description, alongside an agents/openai.yaml file to expose a UI-friendly interface for the skill.

What is the best way to structure optional resource directories when building Codex skills?▼

The best way to structure Codex skills is by creating optional resource directories for scripts, references, and assets, which house reusable tooling, documentation, and output templates needed for the skill.

Do I need PyYAML to generate SKILL.md templates and UI metadata for Codex?▼

Yes, you need PyYAML to parse and generate the YAML frontmatter in SKILL.md and the UI metadata in agents/openai.yaml required for exposing Codex skills.

Can I update existing Codex skills with a consistent directory structure?▼

Yes, you can update existing Codex skills by regenerating or validating their SKILL.md frontmatter and agents/openai.yaml metadata to ensure a consistent directory structure and forward-compatibility.

How does frontmatter in SKILL.md expose a UI-friendly interface for Codex automation workflows?▼

Frontmatter in SKILL.md defines the core name and description, while agents/openai.yaml translates this metadata into a UI-friendly interface that exposes the skill for Codex automation workflows.

What should I include in SKILL.md frontmatter to ensure valid Codex skill creation?▼

To ensure valid Codex skill creation, SKILL.md frontmatter must include a valid name and description, with a structured body that provides guidelines and scaffolding for the skill's functionality.

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