skill-design

Generate, update, and verify SKILL.md and CLAUDE.md files with YAML frontmatter and formatting conventions.

3|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sun-Lab-NBB/ataraxis --skill skill-design-sun-lab-nbb
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Skill: skill-design
Source: https://github.com/Sun-Lab-NBB/ataraxis/tree/main/plugins/automation/skills/skill-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sun-Lab-NBB/ataraxis --skill skill-design-sun-lab-nbb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation, modification, and verification of AI skill files (SKILL.md) and project-wide instructions (CLAUDE.md), ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Creation Workflow: Guides the agent through defining purpose, scope, and structure for new skills.
  • File Verification: Provides comprehensive checklists to validate SKILL.md and CLAUDE.md against established conventions.
  • Use Case: When developing a new AI assistant skill, use this Skill to ensure the SKILL.md file is correctly formatted, includes all necessary fields, and adheres to scope and design principles before it's integrated.

Quick Start

Use the skill-design skill to verify the compliance of the SKILL.md file in the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-design

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

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How do I create and format a new AI skill file?

To create an AI skill file, define its purpose, scope, and structure, then generate the SKILL.md file with correct YAML frontmatter and formatting conventions to ensure adherence to best practices.

What is the best way to verify project instructions and CLAUDE.md files?

Verifying CLAUDE.md files involves checking them against established conventions using comprehensive verification checklists, ensuring your project-wide instructions are formatted correctly and scoped properly before integration.

How do I update an existing SKILL.md file without breaking conventions?

Updating a SKILL.md file requires modifying the content while validating scope declarations and inter-skill relationships against formatting conventions to maintain structural integrity and compliance.

When do I need to define scope declarations in AI skill design?

Scope declarations are needed during skill creation to define the boundaries of the AI assistant skill, ensuring the generated SKILL.md file adheres to design principles and integrates correctly.

Does this skill design process support inter-skill relationships and dependencies?

Yes, the skill design process explicitly covers inter-skill relationships, allowing you to map dependencies and maintain consistency across multiple SKILL.md files within your development environment.