skill-creator

Create, upgrade, or standardise skill packages with canonical frontmatter and validation.

1|1|Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills --skill skill-creator-matt-riley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills --skill skill-creator-matt-riley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured process to build, upgrade, or standardise a specific skill package in the current catalog. It ensures consistent frontmatter, boundary definitions, and tooling alignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and maintain a consistent skill directory structure under skills/
  • Improve metadata, evals, and trigger boundaries for existing skills
  • Validate changes with the catalog tooling to ensure compliance and discoverability

Quick Start

Draft the frontmatter boundary first: define the description, Use this skill when, and Do not use this skill when, then add only the support files that genuinely improve execution and validate with the shared tooling.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize frontmatter metadata across a skill catalog?

To standardize frontmatter metadata across a skill catalog, enforce a canonical structure for descriptions and trigger boundaries. This skill applies progressive-disclosure guidance and validates compliance using shared catalog tooling.

What is the best way to define trigger boundaries when creating a new skill directory?

Defining trigger boundaries requires drafting the frontmatter description, "Use this skill when" conditions, and "Do not use this skill when" exclusions first. This tightens scope before adding support files and validating with catalog tooling.

How do I upgrade an existing skill package to improve discoverability?

To upgrade an existing skill package for discoverability, refine its metadata, evals, and trigger boundaries. This skill enforces catalog compliance and alignment with shared tooling to ensure the package is consistently structured.

Do I need shared validation tooling to maintain a skill directory?

Yes, shared validation tooling is required to maintain a skill directory. This skill mandates validation to ensure frontmatter compliance, boundary definitions, and overall catalog discoverability after creating or refining packages.

When should I not use a skill standardization process?

You should not use a skill standardization process if your package only needs ad-hoc metadata without canonical frontmatter or trigger boundaries. This approach enforces strict directory structure, evals, and shared tooling validation.

What support files do I need to build a catalog skill package?

To build a catalog skill package, add only the support files that genuinely improve execution after defining frontmatter boundaries. This ensures the directory structure remains lean and passes shared tooling validation.