skill-developer

Guide users through scoping, structuring, and validating Claude Skill SKILL.md files.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mikekelly/skill-developer --skill skill-developer-mikekelly

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps users craft well-structured Claude Skills by guiding them through scope, location, structure, and frontmatter decisions. It ensures consistent Skill discovery and avoids common pitfalls when authoring SKILL.md.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided Skill scoping: helps decide the exact capability a Skill should provide and the tools/resources needed.
Structured Skill templates: enforces directory layout and frontmatter standards for consistent discovery.
Validation & troubleshooting: provides checks for YAML syntax, content quality, and troubleshooting Skill activation.
Documentation for teams: supports shared project skills with progressive disclosure and references.

Quick Start

Create a new Skill by adding a folder under .claude/skills/skill-name, add SKILL.md with frontmatter, then draft an initial Instructions section.