skill-creator

Guide the creation and structuring of AI skills with SKILL.md and bundled resources.

Updated Mar 11, 2018
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jorgegvalencia/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-jorgegvalencia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/jorgegvalencia/dotfiles/tree/main/gemini/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jorgegvalencia/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-jorgegvalencia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide for creating new skills or updating existing ones, ensuring they effectively extend Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Anatomy: Explains the structure of a skill (SKILL.md, scripts/, references/, assets/).
  • Core Principles: Details best practices like conciseness, progressive disclosure, and setting appropriate degrees of freedom.
  • Skill Creation Process: Outlines a step-by-step guide from understanding the skill to iterating on its design.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to create a new skill to integrate with a company's internal API. They would use this skill to understand the required structure, best practices for writing the SKILL.md, and how to bundle necessary API documentation in the references/ directory.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator skill to understand the process of creating a new skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
What is progressive disclosure in AI skill creation?

Progressive disclosure in AI skill creation is a core principle that structures skill data so agents receive only necessary context initially, preventing information overload. It organizes bundled resources like scripts and references for optimal performance.

How do I structure an AI skill to integrate with an internal API?

To structure an AI skill for internal API integration, use a defined anatomy consisting of a SKILL.md file, alongside scripts, references, and assets directories. Bundle the necessary API documentation within the references directory.

What is the step-by-step process for developing and structuring AI skills?

The step-by-step process for developing AI skills involves initialization, editing, packaging, and iterating on the design. It starts with understanding the skill anatomy and ends with organizing bundled resources for optimal agent performance.

When do I need to use a specific skill structure for AI development?

You need a specific skill structure for AI development when extending an agent's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations. This structure ensures conciseness and sets appropriate degrees of freedom.

Does setting degrees of freedom matter when writing a developer guide for skills?

Setting degrees of freedom matters when writing a developer guide for skills because it is a core principle that dictates how much autonomy the AI agent has. It directly impacts the conciseness and effectiveness of the skill structure.

What are the limitations of using bundled resources in AI skills?

The limitations of using bundled resources like scripts, references, and assets in AI skills involve the risk of information overload if not properly managed. This is why following progressive disclosure principles is necessary to maintain optimal agent performance.