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skill-creator

Scaffold Agent Skill directories with YAML frontmatter and optional assets.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#developer tools#scaffolding#skill creation#agent development#copilot
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.os --skill skill-creator-plagueho
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.os/tree/main/.github/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.os --skill skill-creator-plagueho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of new AI Agent Skills, ensuring they adhere to the agentskills.io specification and reducing the manual effort involved in scaffolding and validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Scaffolding: Generates the necessary directory structure and template SKILL.md file.
  • YAML Frontmatter Generation: Creates a SKILL.md with pre-populated name, description, and other metadata fields.
  • Cross-Platform Scripting: Provides both PowerShell and Shell scripts for scaffolding.
  • Use Case: When you need to create a new reusable AI capability, use this skill to quickly set up its structure and initial configuration, allowing you to focus on the core logic.

Quick Start

Use the skill creator to build a new skill named 'image-resizer' that resizes images.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new AI agent skill directory structure?▼

You can scaffold a new agent skill by running the provided cross-platform PowerShell or Shell scripts, which generate the required directory structure and template `SKILL.md` file automatically.

What is the agentskills.io specification for skill creation?▼

The agentskills.io specification standardizes agent skill creation by requiring a defined directory structure and a `SKILL.md` file containing YAML frontmatter with pre-populated metadata like name and description.

Do I need PowerShell to scaffold an agent skill directory?▼

No, you do not need PowerShell exclusively. The scaffolding process supports cross-platform development by providing both PowerShell and Shell scripts for generating agent skill directories and validating outputs.

Can I bundle scripts and templates when generating a skill?▼

Yes, you can bundle optional assets like scripts, references, and templates during skill creation. The scaffolding process configures the directory to include these components alongside the `SKILL.md` file.

What is the best way to automate agent development scaffolding?▼

The best way to automate agent development scaffolding is using a dedicated creation tool that generates directory structures and YAML frontmatter automatically, reducing manual setup effort and ensuring specification compliance.

Why does my manually created SKILL.md fail agent skill validation?▼

Manually created `SKILL.md` files often fail validation due to missing or incorrectly formatted YAML frontmatter. Automated scaffolding ensures the required metadata fields are pre-populated according to the agentskills.io specification.

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