skill-creator

Guide users in creating and updating Claude skills with structured resources.

Updated Jan 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mikanfactory/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-mikanfactory
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/mikanfactory/dotfiles/tree/main/home/dot_claude/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mikanfactory/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-mikanfactory

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidance and tools for users who want to create new skills or update existing ones, enabling them to extend Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Creation Guidance: Learn best practices for structuring, writing, and organizing skill components.
  • Resource Management: Understand how to effectively use scripts, references, and assets.
  • Use Case: A developer wants to build a new skill to help Claude interact with a specific internal API. They would use this Skill Creator to understand how to define the API's documentation in references/, write helper scripts in scripts/, and structure the SKILL.md for discoverability.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to learn how to initialize a new skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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How do I create a Claude skill to handle specific developer workflows?

To create a Claude skill, you structure your core logic in SKILL.md, place helper scripts in the scripts directory, and define API documentation in references. This modular approach ensures efficient context management and discoverability for developer workflows.

What is the best way to structure Claude skills for agent development?

The best way to structure Claude skills is by organizing content modularly using dedicated components. You separate logic into scripts, documentation into references, and overarching instructions into SKILL.md to ensure efficient context management and execution.

How do I add API documentation and helper scripts to an existing Claude skill?

You update existing Claude skills by placing API documentation into the references folder and writing executable helper scripts in the scripts folder. This resource management approach extends Claude's capabilities with specialized tool integrations.

When should I use references versus scripts when building Claude skills?

Use references to define static documentation and context for Claude to read, and use scripts for executable actions and tool integrations. This separation ensures your skill remains modular and efficiently manages context window resources.

Can I use the skill-creator to build integrations for internal APIs?

Yes, you can build internal API integrations by defining the API documentation in references, writing interaction helper scripts in scripts, and configuring the SKILL.md. This allows Claude to effectively interact with specialized internal tools.