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skill-creator

Design, document, and package Claude skills with validated frontmatter and standard structure.

4|1|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#documentation#packaging#frontmatter#skill-creation#Claude-skills
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kimasplund/claude_cognitive_reasoning --skill skill-creator-kimasplund
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/kimasplund/claude_cognitive_reasoning/tree/main/skill-frameworks/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kimasplund/claude_cognitive_reasoning --skill skill-creator-kimasplund

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides teams and individuals in designing, documenting, and packaging Claude skills with consistent structure, metadata, and reusable resources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template-driven frontmatter validation and standardized SKILL.md scaffolding.
  • Clear guidelines for structuring skills (workflows, tasks, references, and assets).
  • Best practices for licensing, packaging, and distributing skills to teams.

Quick Start

Use the init_skill.py script to generate a new skill scaffold in the standard skills directory or a custom path.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Claude skill with the correct YAML frontmatter and directory structure?▼

To create a Claude skill, use template-driven frontmatter validation and standardized SKILL.md scaffolding to ensure the directory structure aligns with the standard skill layout and YAML contains only allowed fields.

What is the standard way to package and document Claude skills for team distribution?▼

Packaging and documenting Claude skills requires standardizing metadata, structuring reusable resources like workflows and references, and applying best practices for licensing and distribution to ensure team consistency.

Can I generate a skill scaffold automatically in a custom directory path?▼

Yes, you can generate a skill scaffold automatically by running the init_skill.py script to create the standard skills directory structure in either the default repository location or a custom path.

What fields are allowed in YAML frontmatter when building Claude skills?▼

YAML frontmatter for Claude skills must contain only allowed fields validated through template-driven checks, ensuring the metadata structure aligns with standard skill packaging requirements.

Does skill creation require specific guidelines for organizing workflows, tasks, and assets?▼

Skill creation requires clear guidelines for structuring directories with workflows, tasks, references, and assets, ensuring the standard skill layout is maintained throughout the packaging process.

What's the best way to validate frontmatter and organize resources before distributing Claude skills?▼

The best way to validate frontmatter and organize resources is using template-driven validation for YAML fields and applying standard directory alignment rules for workflows, tasks, and assets before team distribution.

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