skill-creator

To scaffold a new Claude skill, run init_skill.py with a skill name and output path. This automatically generates a standardized structure requiring a SKILL.md file with frontmatter name and description, plus optional scripts, references, and assets folders.

The SKILL.md frontmatter requires a name and description field for validation. This template-driven approach ensures consistent standardization across domains, while scripts, references, and assets folders remain optional additions for your workflow.

Yes, this scaffolding tool is designed for teams creating or updating skills across domains. It enforces consistent frontmatter and SKILL.md structure through validation hooks, ensuring uniform skill packaging regardless of the specific domain or workflow.

Yes, PyYAML is a required dependency to run the initializer and its validation hooks. The scaffolding process relies on PyYAML to parse and validate the SKILL.md frontmatter, ensuring name and description fields meet the template standards.

The best way to package Claude skills is using the template-driven scaffolding approach. It provides incremental guidance for progressive disclosure by structuring starter resources into scripts, references, and assets folders alongside the required SKILL.md frontmatter.

Skill scaffolding validation fails when the SKILL.md frontmatter is missing required name or description fields. The validation hooks enforce strict template standardization, so any custom workflows must still include these mandatory frontmatter fields to pass.