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skill-creator

Create self-contained Claude Skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and optional resource directories.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#python#packaging#skill#frontmatter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/markoinla/green-tea-releases --skill skill-creator-markoinla
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/markoinla/green-tea-releases/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markoinla/green-tea-releases --skill skill-creator-markoinla

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator helps teams design, scaffold, and package self-contained AI capabilities (Skills) that extend Claude. It provides structured guidance and templates to create robust, reusable Skill units.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured initialization with SKILL.md frontmatter
  • Bundled resource guidance (scripts, references, and assets)
  • Progressive disclosure and packaging workflow for easy distribution
  • Use case: when you want to add domain-specific capabilities to Claude or standardize new skill development across teams.

Quick Start

Follow the Skill Initialization workflow to generate a new skill scaffold with SKILL.md frontmatter, and optional scripts/references/assets.

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 structured skill scaffold with frontmatter for Claude?▼

You can create a structured skill scaffold by using the Skill Initialization workflow, which automatically generates a SKILL.md file with required frontmatter and optional directories for scripts, references, and assets.

What is included in a packaged .skill file?▼

A packaged .skill file includes a self-contained skill bundle with a SKILL.md file containing name and description frontmatter, along with optional scripts, references, and assets directories for resource bundling.

Do I need pyyaml to generate skill templates?▼

Yes, pyyaml is a required dependency for the skill-creator, as it is used to parse and manage the frontmatter templates embedded within the SKILL.md configuration files.

What's the best way to standardize new skill development across teams?▼

The best way to standardize skill development is to use an automated scaffolding process that enforces consistent frontmatter templates and optional directory structures for scripts and references across all new domains.

Can I bundle external automation scripts into a Claude skill?▼

Yes, you can bundle external automation scripts into a skill by placing them in the designated optional scripts directory, ensuring they are packaged together within the final .skill file for distribution.

When do I need to package capabilities into .skill files?▼

You need to package capabilities into .skill files when you want to distribute self-contained AI capabilities to extend Claude, ensuring all templates, scripts, and references are bundled for progressive disclosure.

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