skill-creator

Creating a Claude Skill requires a valid SKILL.md file with frontmatter (name and description), organized resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/), and compatible initialization and packaging. Use the Skill Initializer script to scaffold a new skill: python3 scripts/init_skill.py my-new-skill --path .claude/skills

Skill frontmatter must include name and description fields at minimum. The standardized SKILL.md template defines the required structure, with optional bundles for scripts, references, and assets, ensuring compatibility with validation and packaging tooling.

Yes. The Skill provides standardized SKILL.md frontmatter templates and example resource scaffolds for scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories. Helper scripts for initialization and packaging automate repetitive setup, reducing setup time and ensuring consistent structure.

The Skill includes executable helper scripts for validation and packaging. These scripts verify that your SKILL.md frontmatter is valid, your body structure is correct, and your bundles are compatible before packaging, ensuring your Skill meets distribution standards.

Organize domain-specific knowledge in references/, procedural workflows and tool integrations in scripts/, and static assets in assets/. This structure aligns with the standardized layout, supports both new Skill creation and updates to existing ones, and maintains compatibility with initialization tooling.

Yes. The Skill supports both creating new Skills and updating existing ones. Use the same structured guidance on frontmatter, workflow patterns, and resource organization. Helper scripts validate your updates against the required body structure and optional bundles before repackaging.