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skill-creator

Create complete Skill directories with SKILL.md frontmatter and starter resources.

Updated Dec 21, 2024
Search Tags:#automation#packaging#developer-tools#SKILL.md#generate#frontmatter#skill-templates
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryanmiville/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-ryanmiville
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/ryanmiville/dotfiles/tree/main/home/.agents/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryanmiville/dotfiles --skill skill-creator-ryanmiville

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of a complete Skill directory, including a SKILL.md frontmatter and starter resource templates, enabling consistent, validation-ready Skill packaging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated SKILL.md scaffolding: generates a valid frontmatter with required name and description and a ready-to-edit body.
  • Starter resources: creates example scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories with starter files to illustrate structure.
  • Validation-ready workflow: aligns with the Skill packaging and validation tooling, facilitating quick iteration and packaging.

Quick Start

Run the included Skill Initializer to generate a new Skill directory, then tailor SKILL.md and the starter resources to your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a SKILL.md file with valid frontmatter for a new skill?▼

To generate a SKILL.md file with valid frontmatter, run the Skill Initializer to automate scaffolding of a complete directory structure, ensuring the required name and description fields are properly formatted for validation.

What is the best way to create a validation-ready skill directory structure?▼

Creating a validation-ready skill directory requires generating consistent scaffolding that includes starter scripts, references, and assets directories, which aligns with skill packaging and validation tooling for quick iteration.

Can I use skill scaffolding automation to update an existing skill directory?▼

Yes, skill scaffolding automation applies to users who want to update existing skills by providing a consistent directory structure, ensuring frontmatter validity and example resources so Skills can be validated and packaged.

What starter resources are included when automating skill directory creation?▼

Automating skill directory creation generates starter resources including example scripts, references, and assets directories with starter files to illustrate the expected structure and facilitate quick onboarding.

Do I need any dependencies to automate skill scaffolding for quick onboarding?▼

No dependencies are required to automate skill scaffolding, as the Skill operates independently to generate the complete directory, SKILL.md frontmatter, and starter resource templates without external packages.

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