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Skill Creator

Scaffold Claude Code skills with directory layouts and SKILL.md templates.

1|Updated May 5, 2025
Search Tags:#templates#Claude Code#scaffold#checklists#skill#SKILL.md#workflows
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jdeweedata/circletel --skill skill-creator-jdeweedata
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Skill Creator
Source: https://github.com/jdeweedata/circletel/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdeweedata/circletel --skill skill-creator-jdeweedata

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill scaffolds new Claude Code skills with proper structure, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically generates a clean directory layout under .claude/skills/your-skill-name
  • Provides a ready-to-fill SKILL.md frontmatter template and optional subfolders for templates, examples, and checklists
  • Guides users through validation, activation triggers, and CircleTel conventions for durable skills

Quick Start

Create a new skill directory at .claude/skills/your-skill-name, add SKILL.md with the provided template, and populate optional folders if needed. Then test the skill activation by mentioning its keywords in conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skill Creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new Claude Code skill with proper directory structure?▼

To scaffold a new Claude Code skill, generate a clean directory layout under .claude/skills/your-skill-name and add a SKILL.md file. The process provides a ready-to-fill frontmatter template and optional subfolders for templates, examples, and checklists to ensure proper structure.

What is the SKILL.md file used for when creating Claude Code workflows?▼

The SKILL.md file defines metadata integrity, activation triggers, and CircleTel conventions for domain-specific workflows. It uses a frontmatter template to guide validation and ensures durable skills operate correctly when their keywords are mentioned in conversation.

How do I test activation triggers for a custom Claude Code skill?▼

To test activation triggers for a custom Claude Code skill, populate the SKILL.md frontmatter template with relevant keywords. Then, mention those specific keywords in your conversation to verify the domain-specific workflow or automation skill activates correctly.

Do I need manual setup to organize optional assets like templates and checklists for Claude Code skills?▼

Manual setup is minimized for organizing optional assets like templates and checklists. The scaffolding process automatically guides directory layout and creates optional subfolders for these assets, enforcing conventions so you only need to populate the provided folders.

What is the best way to ensure metadata integrity when scaffolding automation skills?▼

The best way to ensure metadata integrity when scaffolding automation skills is applying the provided SKILL.md frontmatter template. It enforces CircleTel conventions and validation rules during generation, maintaining consistency and quality for domain-specific workflows.

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