skill-creator

Generate a standardized SKILL.md scaffold with optional resource directories.

Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mossaka/skills --skill skill-creator-mossaka
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/Mossaka/skills/tree/main/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mossaka/skills --skill skill-creator-mossaka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator helps teams bootstrap new Claude skills with a consistent scaffold, reducing setup time and ensuring essential frontmatter and structure are in place.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a ready-to-use SKILL.md frontmatter template with required fields: name and description.
  • Creates optional resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) with example files to demonstrate structure.
  • Validates and guides packaging and version control workflows to ensure skills are ready for distribution.

Quick Start

Initialize a new skill using the Skill Creator template in your local skills directory and customize its SKILL.md and resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure and package AI skills for distribution?

To create and package AI skills, you use a reusable scaffold that generates a standardized SKILL.md with required frontmatter, plus optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories to accelerate setup and ensure version control readiness.

What frontmatter is required in a SKILL.md file?

A SKILL.md file requires name and description fields in its frontmatter to define the skill, while the provided scaffold template enforces this structure and guides packaging workflows.

How do I bootstrap a new skill with a consistent scaffold?

You bootstrap a new skill by initializing the Skill Creator template in your local skills directory, which automatically generates the required SKILL.md frontmatter and optional resource directories with example files.

Do I need YAML to create and automate skill scaffolding?

Yes, YAML is required as a dependency to automate the skill scaffolding process, parse the frontmatter templates, and validate the standardized structure for packaging.

Can I use the skill scaffold for version control and packaging?

Yes, the skill scaffold validates and guides packaging and version control workflows, ensuring your generated skill directories and SKILL.md files are prepared for distribution.

What optional directories should I include when creating a skill?

When creating a skill, you can include optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories with example files to demonstrate structure and organize skill resources effectively.