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skill-creator

Plan, design, and package self-contained AgentSkills with optional scripts, references, and assets.

5|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#scaffolding#packaging#scripts#references#progressive-disclosure#skill-design
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill skill-creator-jansenanalytics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill skill-creator-jansenanalytics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps teams design, structure, and package self-contained AgentSkills with optional scripts, references, and assets for reliable deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured skill scaffolding: ensures SKILL.md frontmatter includes name and description and that the Markdown body provides usage guidance.
  • Bundled resource planning: supports optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories to organize tooling and documentation.
  • Packaging and validation: integrates tooling (package_skill.py) to validate and package skills for distribution.

Quick Start

Run the Skill Creation Process to initialize a new skill, fill out SKILL.md, and prepare packaging.

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 modular skills for Codex?▼

To create modular skills, initialize a new skill, fill out the SKILL.md with required YAML frontmatter and a Markdown body, then use package_skill.py to validate and package the directory for distribution.

What is included in skill scaffolding for AgentSkills?▼

Skill scaffolding involves structuring a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter for the name and description, alongside a Markdown body for usage guidance and optional directories for scripts, references, and assets.

Do I need YAML frontmatter to design a self-contained AgentSkill?▼

Yes, YAML frontmatter containing the skill name and description is required. The Markdown body provides the usage guidance, while scripts, references, and assets directories are optional bundled resources.

How do I validate and prepare skill directories for distribution?▼

You validate and prepare skill directories for distribution by running the integrated package_skill.py script, which checks the SKILL.md structure and validates the bundled resources before packaging.

Can I include custom scripts and references when packaging skills?▼

Yes, you can include custom scripts and references. The skill design workflow supports optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories to organize tooling and documentation alongside the SKILL.md file.

What is the best way to structure skill design workflows from initialization to distribution?▼

The best way to structure skill design workflows is to use a progressive-disclosure approach: initialize the skill, populate the SKILL.md, organize optional assets, and run packaging scripts for final validation.

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