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skill-creator

Create and validate Claude Skill Units with standardized SKILL.md frontmatter.

1|Updated Aug 6, 2022
Search Tags:#templates#documentation#SKILL.md#frontmatter#skill-creation#CLAUDE
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wormholecowboy/.dotfiles --skill skill-creator-wormholecowboy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/wormholecowboy/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude-config/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wormholecowboy/.dotfiles --skill skill-creator-wormholecowboy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a repeatable, standards-based approach to creating Claude Skill Units. It ensures every skill exposes a valid SKILL.md at its root with a name and description in frontmatter and a concise operational body, enabling reliable discovery and consistent behavior across skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized SKILL.md frontmatter (name and description) as the trigger and discovery mechanism.
  • Progressive disclosure: metadata loaded in context, full instructions loaded when triggered.
  • Step-by-step Skill Creation Process (planning, structuring, and iteration) for new or updated skills.
  • Clear guidance on optional resources (scripts/, references/, assets/) to accompany Skill Units.
  • Templates, validation prompts, and best practices to maintain consistency across multiple skills.

Quick Start

Create a new skill folder and add a SKILL.md that adheres to the frontmatter and body structure described here. Then populate the body with actionable instructions and place any supporting files in optional directories 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 SKILL.md file with the correct frontmatter for Claude skills?▼

To create a SKILL.md file for Claude skills, include a frontmatter block with the required name and description fields, followed by a concise operational body. This ensures consistent metadata and reliable skill discovery.

What is the required structure for a Claude Skill Unit?▼

A Claude Skill Unit requires a SKILL.md file at its root containing frontmatter with a name and description, a concise operational body, and optional resource directories like scripts, references, and assets to form a self-contained unit.

How do I validate SKILL.md frontmatter and structure for new skills?▼

You validate SKILL.md frontmatter and structure by applying standards-based templates and validation prompts that check for required name and description metadata, modular body content, and proper optional resource directory placement.

Do I need to include optional resource directories when building a Claude skill?▼

No, optional resource directories like scripts, references, and assets are not required. You include them only when your skill needs supporting files to form a complete, self-contained Skill Unit with actionable instructions.

What's the best way to standardize skill creation workflows across a team?▼

The best way to standardize skill creation workflows is using repeatable templates and validation prompts that enforce consistent SKILL.md frontmatter, modular bodies, and step-by-step planning for new or updated skills.

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