skill-creator

Scaffold Codex skills from templates with SKILL.md and agents/openai.yaml.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SameerG7/synthesis-hackathon-aibom --skill skill-creator-sameerg7
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/SameerG7/synthesis-hackathon-aibom/tree/main/.codex/skills/.system/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SameerG7/synthesis-hackathon-aibom --skill skill-creator-sameerg7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This guidance helps teams quickly scaffold Codex skills by providing a structured template, recommended layout, and starter resources that streamline creation and updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template SKILL.md with required frontmatter (name and description) and a ready-to-edit Markdown body.
  • Automated scaffolding for agents/openai.yaml via helper scripts.
  • Optional resource directories (scripts, references, assets) with example placeholders to jumpstart work.
  • Clear guidance and references to customize and extend skills for different domains.

Quick Start

Run scripts/init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <output-directory> to scaffold a new skill and tailor it 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 scaffold a new Codex skill with standard structure?

You can scaffold a Codex skill by running the init_skill.py script with a target skill-name and output path, which auto-generates a standard directory structure, SKILL.md, and starter resources.

What is included in the template for SKILL.md?

The SKILL.md template includes required frontmatter fields for name and description, along with a ready-to-edit Markdown body for customizing your skill's core logic.

Can I automatically generate the agents/openai.yaml file?

Yes, the skill scaffolding process automates the creation of the agents/openai.yaml file via helper scripts to ensure proper agent configuration.

Do I need yaml dependencies to use the skill generator?

Yes, yaml is a required dependency for the skill generator to parse configurations and properly scaffold the agents/openai.yaml file.

What's the best way to add resource directories like scripts and references?

The skill generator can optionally create resource directories for scripts, references, and assets, populating them with example placeholders to jumpstart your development.

How do I update an existing skill with a standard structure?

You can update an existing skill by applying the template generator to enforce a standard structure, ensuring the SKILL.md frontmatter contains the required name and description fields.