skill-creator

Create and scaffold agent skills with YAML frontmatter and spec validation.

3|Updated Nov 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tnez/agent-skills --skill skill-creator-tnez
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/tnez/agent-skills/tree/main/meta/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tnez/agent-skills --skill skill-creator-tnez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and templates (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Building new skills can be complex and error-prone, often leading to non-compliant or poorly structured units. This skill automates the scaffolding and initial validation, ensuring your new skills meet specifications from the start.

Core Features & Use Cases:

  • Scaffold New Skills: Generate the correct directory structure and SKILL.md with valid YAML frontmatter.
  • Spec Compliance: Ensure new skills adhere to the Agent Skills Specification v1.0, reducing errors.
  • Use Case: When you have an idea for a new automation, use skill-creator to instantly set up the foundational files, so you can focus on the core logic, not boilerplate.

Quick Start: Create a new skill named 'my-new-automation' using the skill-creator.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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How do I scaffold a new agent skill with the correct structure?

Scaffolding creates the complete directory structure and SKILL.md file with valid YAML frontmatter, ensuring your new skill meets the Agent Skills Specification v1.0 from the start. This eliminates manual setup errors and lets you focus on core logic instead of boilerplate.

What does skill validation check for?

Validation enforces YAML frontmatter presence, valid name and description fields, directory-name matching, and file-reference integrity. It ensures skills conform to the Agent Skills Specification v1.0 and catches structural errors before deployment.

Can I validate an existing skill for spec compliance?

Yes, you can run validation against existing skills to confirm they meet the Agent Skills Specification v1.0. This catches missing frontmatter, mismatched directory names, broken file references, and other structural issues.

What files and directories are created when scaffolding a new skill?

Scaffolding generates the proper directory layout, SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter, and support for optional scripts, templates, and assets. This foundation ensures your skill has the correct structure for integration with the agent system.

Do I need prior setup before creating a skill?

No dependencies are required. Skill-creator handles all scaffolding and validation directly, making it ideal for from-scratch development. You provide the skill concept and it generates the compliant foundation.

What happens if my skill directory name doesn't match the skill name?

Validation catches directory-name mismatches and flags them as spec violations. Correcting this ensures consistency across your skill's metadata and file structure, maintaining Agent Skills Specification v1.0 compliance.