skill-creator

Create and update Claude skills with YAML frontmatter and SKILL.md structure.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin --skill skill-creator-everyinc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin/tree/main/plugins/compound-engineering/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin --skill skill-creator-everyinc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Guides users through crafting well-structured skills with YAML frontmatter, router patterns, references, and packaging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Templates for router and simple skills
  • Guidance on progressive disclosure and validation
  • Packaging steps and validation tooling

Quick Start

Scaffold a new skill directory and SKILL.md template.

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 skill with proper structure and metadata?

Creating a Claude skill requires YAML frontmatter with name and description, a SKILL.md body organized into logical sections, and optional bundled resources in scripts, references, and assets directories. skill-creator automates this process by scaffolding the directory structure and enforcing the required format.

What goes into the YAML frontmatter when building a skill?

YAML frontmatter must include a properly formatted skill name and description field. skill-creator templates enforce this structure and validate naming conventions to ensure consistency across skills.

How do I organize router patterns and simple skill templates?

Router and simple skill templates provide different structural patterns for organizing skill logic. skill-creator offers both templates with guidance on when to use each pattern based on your skill's complexity and use cases.

What's the process for packaging and validating a skill before deployment?

Packaging involves bundling SKILL.md, YAML frontmatter, and optional resource directories with progressive disclosure applied. skill-creator includes validation tooling to verify structure compliance before final packaging.

Can I update an existing skill with skill-creator?

Yes, skill-creator automates both creation and updating of existing skills. It applies the same YAML frontmatter, SKILL.md structure, and resource packaging requirements to modifications and extensions.