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skill-developer

Create and manage Claude Code skills, rules, and hooks with SKILL.md and skill-rules.json.

Updated Jan 28, 2026

Search Tags:#skill-development #yaml-frontmatter #hook-mechanisms #skill-triggers #skill-rules #skill-md #anthropic-best-practices

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-config --skill skill-developer-brixtonpham

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-developer
Source: https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-config/tree/main/skills/skill-developer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-config --skill skill-developer-brixtonpham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes management of Claude Code's skill infrastructure, enabling creation, modification, and governance of skills, triggers, rules, and hooks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Defines and edits SKILL.md frontmatter, keyword and intent patterns, file and content triggers, and enforcement levels.
Configures and validates skill-rules.json to ensure consistent auto-activation behavior across skills.
Documents hook mechanisms and progressive disclosure practices to support safe, maintainable skill systems.

Quick Start

Create or update the .claude/skills/{skill-name}/SKILL.md and add an entry to .claude/skills/skill-rules.json, then test the triggers with the provided manual tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-developer

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create Claude Code skills with proper YAML frontmatter and triggers?▼

To create Claude Code skills, you define the SKILL.md structure under 500 lines, configure YAML frontmatter with trigger keywords and intent patterns, then register the skill in skill-rules.json to enable auto-activation.

What is the best way to configure skill-rules.json for consistent auto-activation behavior?▼

Configuring skill-rules.json involves defining trigger keywords, file and content patterns, and enforcement levels for each skill to ensure consistent discovery and activation behavior across the Claude Code skill system.

How do hook mechanisms work in Claude Code skill systems?▼

Hook mechanisms in Claude Code skills support progressive disclosure and safe maintainability by binding specific file and content patterns to trigger auto-activation events governed by skill-rules.json.

Does Claude Code skill development require frontmatter validation for SKILL.md files?▼

Yes, frontmatter validation is required to ensure the SKILL.md structure complies with the 500-line limit and Anthropic best practices for consistent skill discovery and activation.

Why are my Claude Code skill triggers not activating during manual tests?▼

Skill triggers may fail to activate if the skill-rules.json entry is missing, the intent patterns are misconfigured, or the YAML frontmatter validation fails to match the defined file and content patterns.

Can I use Claude Code skills to manage meta-level infrastructure tasks like defining enforcement levels?▼

Yes, Claude Code skills support meta-level infrastructure tasks including defining trigger keywords, intent patterns, file and content patterns, and enforcement levels across the skill system.