skill-creator

Scaffold and validate Claude skills with standardized frontmatter and structure.

Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmmarotta/skills --skill skill-creator-jmmarotta
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/jmmarotta/skills/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmmarotta/skills --skill skill-creator-jmmarotta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams create, validate, and package new Claude skills, ensuring consistency and quality across skill implementations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided skill creation scaffolding that standardizes frontmatter, structure, and starter resources
  • Built-in templates and tooling to generate SKILL.md, scripts/, references/, and assets/
  • Quick validation workflow with quick_validate.ts to catch frontmatter and structure issues
  • Use cases: when you need to create a new skill or update an existing one with a standardized process

Quick Start

Provide the skill name and run the initialization workflow to generate a ready-to-edit skill scaffold.

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 Claude skills with consistent frontmatter and structure?

To create Claude skills with consistent frontmatter and structure, use a guided scaffolding workflow that automatically generates standardized starter resources like SKILL.md, scripts, references, and assets directories, ensuring repeatable skill packaging across teams.

What is the best way to validate Claude skill metadata and structure before publishing?

The best way to validate Claude skill metadata and structure is using the quick_validate.ts tool, which checks frontmatter and directory structure to catch formatting issues and enforce compatibility requirements before packaging.

Can I use skill creation templates to update an existing Claude skill instead of starting from scratch?

Yes, you can use skill creation templates to update existing Claude skills by applying the standardized scaffolding workflow, which ensures new domain updates meet the same frontmatter, structure, and validation requirements as new skills.

Does the Claude skill scaffolding workflow require any external dependencies or tools to run?

No external dependencies are required to run the Claude skill scaffolding workflow. The skill provides built-in templates and tooling to generate the necessary directory structure and validation scripts independently.

Why do my Claude skills fail validation when I manually create the directory structure?

Claude skills often fail validation when created manually because the quick_validate.ts tool enforces strict frontmatter and structure requirements that are easy to miss, making the guided scaffolding workflow necessary to ensure compliance.

When do I need a standardized skill creation workflow for my Claude automation projects?

You need a standardized skill creation workflow for Claude automation projects when your team requires reliable, repeatable skill generation for new domains or updates, ensuring every skill passes metadata and structure validation checks.