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skill-creator

Create and package Claude skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and bundled resources.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#CLI#packaging#frontmatter#skill-creation#claude-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/garbray/claude-config --skill skill-creator-garbray
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/garbray/claude-config/tree/main/config/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/garbray/claude-config --skill skill-creator-garbray

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach to creating, validating, and packaging Claude skills. It helps teams start from templates, enforce consistency, and publish skill bundles for reuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template-driven SKILL.md scaffolding: ensures required frontmatter and clear instructions.
  • Bundled resources guidance: organizes scripts, references, and assets for repeatable workflows.
  • Packaging and validation: streamlines converting a skill folder into a distributable .skill package.

Quick Start

  • Run the Skill Initializer to generate a new skill: init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <path>
  • Add your own SKILL.md content and create optional resources under scripts/, references/, and assets/
  • Package the skill for distribution: python utils/package_skill.py <path/to/skill-folder>

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and package Claude skills for distribution?▼

To create Claude skills, run the Skill Initializer to generate a SKILL.md template, add your instructions and optional resources, then use the packaging utility to bundle the folder into a distributable .skill artifact.

What's the best way to organize scripts and references when building a Claude skill?▼

Organize bundled resources by placing scripts in a scripts/ directory, reference documents in references/, and static assets in assets/ to maintain a repeatable workflow structure within the skill folder.

Does the skill creation process require any external dependencies?▼

No external dependencies are required for the skill creation process. The Skill Initializer and packaging utility run independently to scaffold and bundle your Claude skill folders.

How do I validate a Claude skill before packaging it for distribution?▼

The skill creation workflow includes a validation step during the packaging process, where the packaging utility checks the skill folder structure and SKILL.md frontmatter before converting it into a distributable .skill artifact.

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