skill-creator

Generate Claude skill scaffolds with standardized SKILL.md structure.

3|Updated Dec 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hongbietcode/synthetic-claude --skill skill-creator-hongbietcode
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/hongbietcode/synthetic-claude/tree/main/plugins/dev-tools/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hongbietcode/synthetic-claude --skill skill-creator-hongbietcode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, repeatable process for creating and updating Claude skills, including templates, resource scaffolding, and guidance to ensure consistency and reusability across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided skill-template workflow: outlines and enforces a consistent structure for new skills, including frontmatter, body sections, and resource directories.
  • Reusable scaffolding: provides example scripts, references, and assets to bootstrap new skills quickly.
  • Incremental design guidance: offers patterns (workflow-based, task-based, and references) to tailor the skill for different use cases.
  • Practical workflows: ideate, initialize, customize, and package skills for deployment in a secure, progressive-disclosure manner.
  • Use case: when building a new Claude capability, use this skill to generate a complete starter SKILL.md and directory scaffold, then iterate with real tasks.

Quick Start

  1. Run the skill initializer to generate a new skill scaffold: python scripts/init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <path-to-skill-root>
  2. Open SKILL.md and fill in the required frontmatter (name, description) and core sections.
  3. Customize or delete the example resources under scripts/, references/, and assets/ as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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How do I create well-structured Claude skills with consistent frontmatter and directories?▼

To create Claude skills with consistent frontmatter and directories, use a guided scaffolding workflow that initializes a starter SKILL.md and structured resource paths for scripts, references, and assets. This enforces standardized metadata and organized body content.

What is the best way to scaffold a multi-step workflow skill for Claude?▼

Scaffolding a multi-step workflow skill for Claude requires a structured template providing incremental design patterns for tool integrations and domain knowledge. This approach ensures reusable resources and progressive disclosure throughout the skill lifecycle.

How do I initialize a new skill scaffold to generate a SKILL.md file?▼

To initialize a new skill scaffold, run the provided Python initializer script with your desired skill name and target path. This generates a complete starter SKILL.md file and an organized directory structure to bootstrap your project.

Can I adapt existing skill templates for different task-based use cases?▼

Yes, you can adapt existing skill templates for task-based use cases by following incremental design guidance. The skill offers customizable patterns for workflow-based and reference-based tasks, allowing you to tailor the scaffold to specific domain knowledge requirements.

What limitations exist when using standardized templates for skill creation?▼

The main limitation of using standardized templates for skill creation is that generated scaffolds require manual customization. You must fill in required frontmatter and delete example resources that do not apply to your specific domain knowledge or multi-step workflows.