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skill-creator

Create or update Claude skills with YAML frontmatter and SKILL.md structure.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#documentation#creation#skill#workflows#prompt-engineering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Krosebrook/source-of-truth-monorepo --skill skill-creator-krosebrook
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/Krosebrook/source-of-truth-monorepo/tree/main/plugins/marketplaces/ai-coding-config/.skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Krosebrook/source-of-truth-monorepo --skill skill-creator-krosebrook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidance for creating effective skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Skill Anatomy: Frontmatter, inline content, and optional bundles explained.
  • Bundled Resources: Guidance on using scripts/references/assets to build robust skills.
  • Onboarding for teams: Acts as an onboarding guide for domain experts to contribute skills.

Quick Start

Create a new skill folder named my-skill/, add SKILL.md with proper frontmatter, and optionally add scripts/, references/, and assets/ as needed. Then run: python scripts/init_skill.py my-skill --path skills/ (example).

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 proper structure and frontmatter?▼

Creating a Claude Skill requires a folder with YAML frontmatter containing name and description, a SKILL.md file for core content, and optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories. This modular structure enables Claude to load and extend capabilities across workflows.

What's the difference between a Skill's frontmatter, SKILL.md, and bundled resources?▼

Frontmatter defines metadata (name, description); SKILL.md contains the skill's logic and guidance; bundled resources—scripts, references, assets—extend functionality. Together they create a self-contained, reusable unit that improves clarity and maintainability.

Can I use templates and prompt engineering to design better Skills?▼

Yes. Templates codify workflow patterns and prompt engineering shapes how Skills guide Claude's behavior. Combined with structured YAML and progressive disclosure loading, they enable consistent, domain-specific skill creation across teams.

How do I onboard domain experts to contribute new Skills?▼

Provide domain experts with the Skill anatomy—frontmatter requirements, SKILL.md structure, and optional bundle patterns—plus example workflows. This lowers entry friction and ensures contributions follow consistent design patterns.

What are the required artifacts and workflow design patterns for building Skills?▼

Required artifacts are YAML frontmatter and SKILL.md. Workflow design patterns include progressive disclosure loading and optional scripts/references/assets. These enforce modularity and ensure Skills integrate cleanly into Claude's capability ecosystem.

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