skill-creator

Scaffold Claude Skills with templates and Python scripts.

1|1|Updated Dec 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sreenivasanac/claude_code_setup --skill skill-creator-sreenivasanac
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/sreenivasanac/claude_code_setup/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sreenivasanac/claude_code_setup --skill skill-creator-sreenivasanac

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator helps teams scaffold, standardize, and package new Claude Skills by providing templates, frontmatter guidance, and initialization tooling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a repeatable template for SKILL.md frontmatter (name + description) and a recommended body structure.
  • Offers scripts (init_skill.py and package_skill.py) to initialize, validate, and package skills for distribution.
  • Guides planning of reusable resources (scripts/, references/, assets/) and ensures clean separation of workflow guidance from detailed references.

Quick Start

Run the initialization command to scaffold a new skill, then customize SKILL.md and resources, and finally package the skill for distribution.

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 Claude Skill with a standard folder layout?

Scaffold a new Claude Skill by running the initialization script to generate a standard filesystem layout, including a skill-name directory, SKILL.md file, and dedicated folders for scripts, references, and assets.

What is the recommended structure for a SKILL.md file?

The recommended SKILL.md structure requires standard frontmatter containing the skill name and description, followed by a body that separates high-level workflow guidance from detailed references to ensure clean skill organization.

How do I package a Python skill for distribution?

Package a Python skill for distribution by running the dedicated packaging script, which validates the SKILL.md frontmatter and consolidates the standardized skill folder into a distributable format.

Do I need any external dependencies to use the Skill Creator?

No external dependencies are required to use the Skill Creator, as it relies entirely on standard Python scripts and standard filesystem operations to initialize, validate, and package your skill folders.

What's the best way to organize reusable resources like scripts and references?

Organize reusable resources by placing executable Python scripts in the scripts directory, documentation in the references directory, and static files in the assets directory to maintain a clean separation of concerns.

Can I validate SKILL.md frontmatter before distributing my skill?

Yes, you can validate SKILL.md frontmatter before distribution by using the provided tooling scripts, which check for the required name and description fields to ensure your skill meets standard formatting guidelines.