skill-creator

Generate standards-based SKILL.md frontmatter and starter resource directories.

14|4|Updated Dec 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaredmcfarland/mixpanel_data --skill skill-creator-jaredmcfarland
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/jaredmcfarland/mixpanel_data/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaredmcfarland/mixpanel_data --skill skill-creator-jaredmcfarland

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Skill creators often reinvent the wheel when standing up new Claude skills. This tool generates a standards-based SKILL.md frontmatter and starter resource directories to enforce consistency and accelerate onboarding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a ready-to-edit SKILL.md frontmatter with required fields (name and description) and a concise description that triggers the skill.
  • Creates starter resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) with example files to illustrate structure and serve as templates for future work.
  • Provides a clear, repeatable process to bootstrap new skills or update existing ones, reducing setup time and errors.

Quick Start

Run the init_skill.py script to generate a new skill scaffold in your chosen directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a SKILL.md frontmatter for a new Claude skill?

To generate a SKILL.md frontmatter, run the init_skill.py script, which automates skill scaffolding by outputting a valid frontmatter with required name and description fields. This creates a ready-to-edit standards-based file to bootstrap your skill.

What's the best way to structure starter resource directories for skill scaffolding?

Skill scaffolding automatically creates starter resource directories like scripts/, references/, and assets/ with example files. These generated directories illustrate standard structure and serve as templates to accelerate onboarding and future work.

Do I need external libraries to automate skill packaging and scaffolding?

No external libraries are needed to automate skill packaging and scaffolding. This tool requires only the Python standard library to generate a valid frontmatter and starter resource directories, minimizing setup time and dependency errors.

When should I use an automated template generator instead of manually creating skill components?

Use an automated template generator when creating new skills or updating existing ones to enforce consistency and reduce setup errors. It provides a repeatable process to bootstrap standard structures, preventing you from reinventing the wheel during skill creation.