skill-creator

Generate standards-compliant SKILL.md files and scaffold Claude Skill directories.

20|Updated Dec 6, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/newstler/template --skill skill-creator-newstler
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/newstler/template/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/newstler/template --skill skill-creator-newstler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Create standardized skill templates and scaffolding to accelerate building Claude Skills, ensuring consistency from frontmatter to resource layout.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates SKILL.md generation, directory scaffolding (scripts/, references/, assets/), and example resources to quick-start skill creation.
  • Establishes a reusable pattern for skill structure, enabling teams to design, document, and package Claude Skills efficiently for reuse.
  • Use cases include creating new skills or updating existing ones to extend Claude with workflows, tools, and domain knowledge.

Quick Start

Run the init script to generate a new skill skeleton, then customize the generated SKILL.md and placeholder resources.

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 standards-compliant SKILL.md for Claude workflows?

To create a standards-compliant SKILL.md for Claude workflows, you can use a scaffolding tool to generate the file along with required frontmatter validation, ensuring structure integrity before packaging your skill.

What is the standard directory structure for building Claude skills?

The standard directory structure for building Claude skills includes scaffolding for scripts, references, and assets directories, which enables consistent organization across projects and quick-starts skill creation.

How do I validate frontmatter when generating a new Claude skill template?

You validate frontmatter when generating a Claude skill template by integrating a quick-validate helper, which checks the name and description fields to ensure structure integrity before packaging.

Can I use this scaffolding to update existing Claude skills instead of starting from scratch?

Yes, you can use the scaffolding to update existing Claude skills by applying the template generation to enforce consistent structure, resources, and tooling scaffolds across your already developed workflows.

Do I need a quick_validate dependency to ensure structure integrity for Claude skill creation?

Yes, you need the quick_validate dependency to ensure structure integrity for Claude skill creation, as it integrates directly into the scaffolding process to validate frontmatter and directory layout before packaging.