skill-creator

Design, structure, and package modular AgentSkills with SKILL.md frontmatter.

1|Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/IndianBoy42/dot-opencode --skill skill-creator-indianboy42
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/IndianBoy42/dot-opencode/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IndianBoy42/dot-opencode --skill skill-creator-indianboy42

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires PyYAML, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Guides teams to design, structure, and package modular, self-contained AgentSkills with scripts, references, and assets, reducing boilerplate and enabling consistent deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes a reusable skill scaffold with a clear SKILL.md frontmatter and a practical body.
  • Defines resource patterns (scripts, references, assets) and accompanying tooling for initialization and packaging.
  • Supports progressive disclosure and standardized workflows to keep SKILL.md lean while enabling rich references when needed.

Quick Start

Run the skill initializer to scaffold a new Skill Unit and customize SKILL.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure and package modular AgentSkills for reliable deployment?

To package modular AgentSkills, use a skill initializer to scaffold a new Skill Unit, customize the SKILL.md frontmatter, define resource patterns like scripts and references, and run safe packaging checks to ensure standardized deployment.

What is the standard frontmatter required for a valid SKILL.md file?

A valid SKILL.md file requires standardized frontmatter to define the skill's metadata. This ensures lifecycle guidance and frontmatter standards are followed, keeping the file lean while enabling rich references when needed.

Do I need PyYAML to scaffold and validate skill creation scripts?

Yes, PyYAML is required as a dependency to parse and validate the SKILL.md frontmatter during the skill creation workflow, ensuring initialization and packaging checks process the YAML metadata correctly.

What's the best way to organize scripts and references when designing self-contained AgentSkills?

Organize self-contained AgentSkills by establishing a reusable skill scaffold that defines clear resource patterns for scripts, references, and assets, reducing boilerplate and enabling consistent deployment across instances.

Can I use progressive disclosure to keep SKILL.md lean while adding rich references?

Yes, progressive disclosure is supported to keep the SKILL.md body lean and practical. This approach allows you to structure essential information upfront while enabling rich references and assets when needed.

When should I run validation and packaging checks during the skill creation workflow?

Run validation and packaging checks after customizing the SKILL.md file and before deployment. This ensures frontmatter standards and safe packaging checks are followed across Codex instances for reliable modular AgentSkills.