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skill-creator

Scaffold new MARVIN skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and directory structures.

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Search Tags:#automation#template#scaffolding#skill-creation#MARVIN
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SterlingChin/marvin-template --skill skill-creator-sterlingchin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/SterlingChin/marvin-template/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SterlingChin/marvin-template --skill skill-creator-sterlingchin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator automates the process of defining and scaffolding new MARVIN skills from user requests, saving time and ensuring consistency across skill definitions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define new skill metadata (name, description, category, triggers) in a standardized way.
  • Scaffold Skill directory and SKILL.md with required frontmatter, including licensing and compatibility.
  • Optionally create skeletons for scripts, references, and assets to support future expansion.

Quick Start

Ask MARVIN to create a new skill (for example, "Give MARVIN the ability to summarize emails"). MARVIN will propose a structured draft, create the folder under skills/, and provide next steps to finalize the skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate MARVIN skill creation and scaffolding?▼

Automating MARVIN skill creation involves using a skill generator to produce standardized directory structures, SKILL.md frontmatter, and metadata templates from a natural language request, eliminating manual setup.

What is a SKILL.md file and when do I need it for MARVIN automation?▼

A SKILL.md file is a required frontmatter document for MARVIN skills that defines metadata like name, description, category, licensing, and compatibility, needed whenever you scaffold a new skill directory.

Can I scaffold scripts and references directories when generating a skill template?▼

Yes, you can optionally scaffold skeleton directories for scripts, references, and assets during skill generation to support future expansion and maintain a consistent directory structure across teams.

What's the best way to standardize skill metadata across multiple MARVIN skills?▼

Standardizing skill metadata requires using an automated scaffolding tool to generate consistent frontmatter fields like triggers, categories, and licensing, ensuring all team-defined MARVIN skills follow the same template.

Do I need any dependencies or components to use the skill scaffolding process?▼

No dependencies or components are required to use the skill scaffolding process, as it operates with standard filesystem commands to directly create the skill directory and SKILL.md file.

Why use a skill generator instead of manually creating a SKILL.md file?▼

Using a skill generator prevents formatting inconsistencies and saves time by automatically producing a properly structured SKILL.md file and directory hierarchy, whereas manual creation risks metadata errors and missing directories.

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