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skill-creator

Create Codex skill units with required SKILL.md structure and YAML frontmatter.

330|47|Updated Aug 30, 2020
Search Tags:#workflow design#context management#validation#skill authoring#yaml frontmatter#codex skills#forward-testing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/harperreed/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-harperreed
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/harperreed/dotfiles/tree/main/.codex/skills/.system/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harperreed/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-harperreed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating effective skills requires consistent structure, clear triggering metadata, and guidance that helps Codex execute workflows efficiently without bloating the context window.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill authoring guidance: Explains how to design skills as modular, self-contained folders that extend Codex with domain workflows and optional bundled resources.
  • Quality and context management principles: Provides rules for concision, appropriate degrees of freedom, and preserving validation integrity when iterating.
  • End-to-end creation process: Documents steps from planning reusable resources through initializing templates, editing SKILL.md, validating, and forward-testing.

Quick Start

Use the skill creator guidance to create a new skill folder with a SKILL.md frontmatter containing name and description, then iteratively refine the body and validate the structure.

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 Codex skill with the correct YAML frontmatter structure?▼

To create a Codex skill, initialize a modular folder containing a SKILL.md file with mandatory YAML frontmatter including name and description fields. This structure ensures proper skill authoring and context-efficient triggering.

What is the recommended folder structure for Codex skill authoring?▼

The recommended approach for Codex skill authoring is designing modular, self-contained folders that extend Codex with domain workflows and optional bundled resources like scripts or assets.

How do I validate and forward-test a newly created Codex skill?▼

Validate your Codex skill by checking the SKILL.md structure and YAML frontmatter integrity, then perform forward-testing by executing the skill workflows to ensure reliable performance before deployment.

How do I manage context efficiently when writing Codex skill documentation?▼

Manage context efficiently in Codex skill documentation by applying concision rules, maintaining appropriate degrees of freedom, and preserving validation integrity to prevent context window bloat during workflow execution.

Can I update an existing Codex skill without breaking its validation integrity?▼

You can update an existing Codex skill by iteratively refining the SKILL.md body and validating the structure, preserving validation integrity throughout the editing process to ensure consistent triggering metadata.

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