skill-creator

Guide creation and refinement of AI skills with SKILL.md structure.

Updated Jan 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/epiphanyapps/mapyourhealth --skill skill-creator-epiphanyapps
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/epiphanyapps/mapyourhealth/tree/main/apps/mobile/.agents/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/epiphanyapps/mapyourhealth --skill skill-creator-epiphanyapps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide for creating and improving AI skills, ensuring they are efficient, well-structured, and effective in extending AI capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Anatomy: Understand the structure of a skill (SKILL.md, scripts, references, assets).
  • Design Principles: Learn core principles like conciseness, progressive disclosure, and setting appropriate degrees of freedom.
  • Development Process: Follow a step-by-step guide for skill creation, from understanding requirements to iteration.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to create a new skill to interact with a specific company API. They use this Skill to understand the best practices for structuring the skill, writing the SKILL.md, and organizing necessary API documentation in the references/ directory.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to learn how to initialize a new skill using the provided script.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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What is the best way to structure an AI skill for workflow automation?

The best way to structure an AI skill is using a SKILL.md file alongside scripts, references, and assets. This anatomy ensures efficient, well-structured, and effective workflow automation by organizing logic and documentation properly.

How do I develop an AI agent skill from scratch?

To develop an AI agent skill from scratch, follow a step-by-step process from understanding requirements to iteration. This involves defining the structure, applying design principles, and organizing necessary documentation in the references directory.

What design principles should I follow for prompt engineering and skill development?

Core design principles for prompt engineering and skill development include conciseness, progressive disclosure, and setting appropriate degrees of freedom. These principles ensure the AI skill remains focused and effective.

Can I use scripts and references to build a skill that interacts with a company API?

Yes, you can use scripts to define logic and organize necessary API documentation in the references directory to build a skill that interacts with a company API. This structure ensures the AI agent has the context needed for successful integration.

Why does my AI skill lack consistency during iteration?

AI skills often lack consistency during iteration if they fail to follow structured design principles like progressive disclosure and setting appropriate degrees of freedom. Implementing a standardized SKILL.md anatomy resolves these structural inconsistencies.

Do I need a specific environment to initialize a new AI skill?

You do not need a complex environment to initialize a new AI skill; you simply use the provided initialization script. This script guides the setup of the core SKILL.md, scripts, and references components.