skill-creator

Standardize skill creation by using a template that enforces YAML frontmatter with required name and description fields, bundled resource directories, and bootstrap tooling to maintain consistency across skills. This ensures structured documentation and repeatable packaging.

The best way to bootstrap a new skill scaffold is running the bundled init_skill.py script, which generates the required folder structure, SKILL.md file, and resource directories for rapid modular skill onboarding.

Yes, you need the pyyaml dependency to parse and validate YAML frontmatter within skill documentation. The validation script uses it to enforce required name and description fields and ensure frontmatter consistency.

Yes, you can use optional resource folders like scripts, references, and templates to support modular skill packaging. These directories keep SKILL.md concise while providing progressive-disclosure guidance and depth when needed.

Skill validation fails when the quick_validate.py script detects missing required YAML frontmatter fields, specifically the name and description, or when the documentation structure does not match the standardized template format.