skill-creator

Create cross-platform agent skills with YAML frontmatter and SKILL.md under 500 lines.

Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ziltorian/instructions --skill skill-creator-ziltorian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/ziltorian/instructions/tree/main/.github/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ziltorian/instructions --skill skill-creator-ziltorian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This guide provides a universal framework for creating, updating, and learning Skill Units that work across Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and Aider, enabling teams to standardize and reuse agent capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Universal templates that apply across platforms including Claude, Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and Aider.
  • Progressive disclosure: concise SKILL.md in metadata, with deeper references in references/, and optional resources in scripts/, references/, and assets/.
  • Best practices for naming, licensing, compatibility, and cross-skill composition.
  • Scenarios include creating new skills, updating existing skills, or learning best practices for skill creation.

Quick Start

Create a universal skill using the provided template and reference materials, then validate the SKILL.md and add optional scripts/references/assets 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 agent skills that work across multiple AI coding platforms?

Create cross-platform agent skills by enforcing YAML frontmatter with required fields and keeping the core SKILL.md under 500 lines. This open-standard approach ensures compatibility across Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and Aider.

What is progressive disclosure for AI agent skill templates?

Progressive disclosure keeps the main SKILL.md concise while loading supporting resources on demand. Deeper references go in a references directory, and optional assets or scripts load only when needed during execution.

Does this skill template framework support GitHub Copilot and Cursor?

Yes, this universal agent skill framework supports GitHub Copilot and Cursor, along with Claude, Windsurf, and Aider. It standardizes skill creation across these platforms using an open-standard metadata format.

What are the limitations when creating universal agent skills?

The main limitation is that the SKILL.md file must stay under 500 lines. To manage this constraint, you must use progressive disclosure by moving deeper content into optional directories for references, scripts, and assets.

How do I update existing AI agent skills using an open standard?

Update existing agent skills by applying the universal template to validate YAML frontmatter, ensure required fields are present, and restructure content to meet the 500-line SKILL.md limit while moving supporting resources to optional directories.

Do I need YAML frontmatter to build cross-platform agent skills?

Yes, YAML frontmatter with required fields is enforced to build cross-platform agent skills. Optional metadata for licensing and compatibility can also be added to ensure proper skill composition across different platforms.