skill-creator

Guide users through creating and structuring AI skills with SKILL.md.

Updated Oct 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kensleDev/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-kensledev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/kensleDev/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kensleDev/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-kensledev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and best practices for creating effective, modular AI skills that extend an AI's capabilities with specialized knowledge and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Anatomy: Understand the structure of a skill (SKILL.md, scripts, references, assets).
  • Design Principles: Learn about conciseness, progressive disclosure, and setting degrees of freedom.
  • Development Process: Follow a step-by-step guide for creating, editing, and packaging skills.
  • Use Case: You're an AI developer tasked with creating a new skill to help an AI agent manage customer support tickets. This skill will guide you through defining the skill's purpose, structuring its content, and ensuring it's discoverable and efficient.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to learn how to create a new skill for managing customer support tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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How do I create and structure AI skills for specialized workflows?

To create AI skills, structure your project using a SKILL.md file alongside scripts, references, and assets. This modular approach extends AI capabilities by embedding specialized knowledge and workflows efficiently.

What is progressive disclosure in AI development and prompt engineering?

Progressive disclosure in AI development is a design principle that structures skill content to reveal information contextually. It ensures conciseness and efficiency by setting degrees of freedom for the AI agent.

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

The AI skill development process involves planning, initialization, editing, packaging, and iteration. Following this workflow ensures your skill is modular, discoverable, and effectively extends AI capabilities.

Do I need prior prompt engineering experience to build modular AI skills?

No prior prompt engineering experience is strictly required, as this guide covers skill anatomy and design principles. However, understanding basic AI development concepts helps you grasp modularity and efficiency faster.

When should I use references and scripts instead of just writing a SKILL.md file?

Use scripts and references alongside SKILL.md when your AI skill requires specialized knowledge or complex workflows that exceed simple text instructions. This modular structure maintains conciseness through progressive disclosure.

What's the best way to ensure my AI skill is discoverable and efficient?

The best way to ensure AI skill discoverability and efficiency is to follow design principles like conciseness and progressive disclosure. Properly structuring assets and setting clear degrees of freedom optimizes performance.