skill-creator

Draft SKILL.md frontmatter and body for Claude skills.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TheDarkMagic/vibe-tools --skill skill-creator-thedarkmagic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/TheDarkMagic/vibe-tools/tree/main/.agent/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TheDarkMagic/vibe-tools --skill skill-creator-thedarkmagic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires anthropic, pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator streamlines the process of turning ideas into fully defined Claude skills by enabling drafting of SKILL.md frontmatter, building a structured Markdown body, and wiring up optional resources for on-demand execution, references, and assets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided workflow to capture intent, interview, and draft SKILL.md for new skills.
  • Support for progressive disclosure: metadata, body instructions, and optional resources (scripts/, references/, assets/).
  • Built-in patterns for writing skill descriptions, testing prompts, and managing eval loops to improve triggering accuracy.

Quick Start

Draft SKILL.md with a name and description frontmatter, then flesh out the workflow in the body and attach relevant resources as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Claude skill from scratch using markdown?

To create a Claude skill, you draft a SKILL.md file containing frontmatter metadata and a structured markdown body. This skill provides a guided workflow to capture intent and progressively build out the body instructions.

How do I test and improve the triggering accuracy of a custom skill?

You improve skill triggering accuracy by running iterative evaluation loops and benchmarking test prompts. This workflow supports built-in testing patterns to refine the description and ensure repeatable, production-grade performance.

What are the components needed to build a production-grade skill?

Production-grade skills rely on bundled resources including scripts, references, and assets. You wire up these optional directories within the skill structure to enable on-demand execution and provide supporting context.

Do I need specific dependencies to develop and evaluate skills?

Yes, skill development and evaluation require the anthropic and pyyaml dependencies. These libraries support the underlying design, testing, and markdown frontmatter parsing needed for the workflow.

What is the best way to structure SKILL.md frontmatter for a new skill?

The best way to structure SKILL.md frontmatter is by defining the skill name and description metadata. This metadata drives progressive disclosure and accurate triggering before users read the detailed body.

Why does my custom skill fail to trigger accurately during testing?

Inaccurate triggering usually means the SKILL.md description metadata is misaligned with user intent. You must iterate through evaluation loops, benchmark test prompts, and refine the frontmatter to fix the issue.