skill-creator-frontmatter

YAML frontmatter in SKILL.md provides metadata that allows Claude to effectively discover, understand, and execute your skills. It defines the skill's name, description, and allowed tools for optimal invocation.

Configuring SKILL.md YAML frontmatter requires adherence to specific naming conventions, character limits, and formatting rules for the name and description fields. This Skill provides a complete reference detailing their exact values and constraints.

Best practices for setting allowed-tools in Claude Skill metadata involve following specific formatting rules and constraints to control tool execution. This Skill provides detailed configuration examples and correct syntax for optimal discovery.

SKILL.md frontmatter supports specific metadata fields like name, description, and allowed-tools for skill invocation. Consult this reference to understand all available fields, their types, and constraints before adding custom configurations.

Incorrectly formatted SKILL.md frontmatter prevents skill discovery because Claude relies on strict naming conventions and character limits. Use this reference to verify your YAML metadata syntax and ensure correct configuration.