skill-creator

To scaffold a Claude skill, run the init script to generate a standardized skeleton. This automatically creates the required SKILL.md frontmatter and organizes resource directories like scripts/ and references/ for reliable deployment.

The correct frontmatter structure for packaging a Claude skill requires name and description fields. Enforcing this specific frontmatter structure ensures your skill validates correctly and is ready for distribution as a .skill file.

Yes, you can automate the creation of skill resource directories. The scaffolding process generates and organizes bundled resources, including scripts/, references/, and assets/, with example templates and guidance included.

The best way to package Claude skills for distribution is by validating the directory structure and frontmatter, then packaging the completed resources into a .skill file using the provided packaging scripts.

Yes, the skill scaffolding process supports iterative improvement workflows. It provides step-by-step guidance for planning, validating structure, and customizing the SKILL.md template and bundled resources before final packaging.

Claude skill validation fails before packaging if the required frontmatter structure is missing the name or description fields, or if the resource directories like scripts/ and references/ do not conform to the expected skeleton.