skill-creator

Generate a scaffolded SKILL.md file with required frontmatter fields and starter structure.

1|Updated Jan 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/valec3/AGENTS.md --skill skill-creator-valec3
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/valec3/AGENTS.md/tree/main/REFERENCES/GentlemanProgramming/skill/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/valec3/AGENTS.md --skill skill-creator-valec3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building AI agent skills often suffers from inconsistent frontmatter and structure, making discovery and activation harder. This Skill Unit provides a standardized scaffold that ensures SKILL.md files are uniform, discoverable, and easy to activate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold SKILL.md frontmatter with required fields (name, description, license, metadata) and a clean body.
  • Provide starter templates and optional assets/references to accelerate skill creation.
  • Use Case: When teams need rapid onboarding of new agent skills or to codify patterns for reuse.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to generate a new skill named my-skill with a short description and trigger.

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 standardized SKILL.md scaffold for agent skills?

To create a standardized SKILL.md scaffold, use a skill generator that enforces required frontmatter fields like name, description, license, and metadata.version, while providing a clean starter body for rapid onboarding.

What is a SKILL.md frontmatter and when do I need it?

A SKILL.md frontmatter is a standardized metadata block required for AI agent skills, needed when teams build skills to ensure uniform discovery, activation, and consistent documentation across multiple projects.

How do I standardize AI agent skill creation across my team?

Standardize agent skill creation by generating a compliant scaffold that enforces required metadata fields and provides starter templates, ensuring all team members produce uniform, discoverable SKILL.md files.

Can I include optional assets and scripts when scaffolding a SKILL.md file?

Yes, when scaffolding a SKILL.md file, you can include optional assets, references, and scripts alongside the required frontmatter fields to accelerate skill creation and codify patterns for reuse.

What are the required fields for a compliant SKILL.md frontmatter?

The required fields for a compliant SKILL.md frontmatter are name, description, license, and metadata.version, which ensure the generated skill unit is valid, discoverable, and easy to activate.

Why does my AI agent skill fail to activate properly?

Agent skill activation often fails due to inconsistent frontmatter structure; generating a scaffold with enforced required fields like metadata.version and license ensures uniform discovery and proper activation.