skill-creator

Create Claude skill templates with frontmatter and resource scaffolds.

3|Updated Jun 23, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fbosch/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-fbosch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/fbosch/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fbosch/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-fbosch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams design and document new Claude skills with clear frontmatter and structured guidance, ensuring consistent activation and reusability across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frontmatter guidance: Enforces name and description metadata for discoverability.
  • Resource scaffolding: Provides optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ templates to accelerate skill packaging.
  • Guided creation workflow: Includes templates and workflows to streamline building, testing, and packaging new skills.

Quick Start

Run the initialization to scaffold a new skill, then customize SKILL.md and its resource templates.

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 new Claude skill with proper frontmatter?

Claude skill creation requires defining name and description metadata in the frontmatter for discoverability. This skill scaffolds a SKILL.md template and optional resource directories like scripts, references, and assets to accelerate packaging.

What is the best way to structure Claude skills for packaging and deployment?

Structured Claude skill packaging uses a SKILL.md template paired with optional scripts, references, and assets directories. This ensures consistent activation and reusability across projects when deploying new capabilities.

Do I need to include scripts and assets folders when building a Claude skill?

Scripts, references, and assets folders are optional resource scaffolds for Claude skills. You include them only when your skill needs supporting scripts or assets to extend Claude's capabilities with workflows or domain knowledge.

How does frontmatter metadata affect Claude skill discoverability?

Frontmatter metadata drives Claude skill discoverability by enforcing clear name and description fields. This structured metadata ensures the skill activates consistently and can be found and reused across different projects.

Can I update an existing Claude skill using scaffolding templates?

You can update existing Claude skills by applying scaffolding templates to restructure frontmatter and resource directories. The guided creation workflow streamlines building, testing, and packaging updated skills for deployment.