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skill-developer

Create and manage Claude Code skills with standard YAML frontmatter and trigger types.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#Claude Code#best-practices#skill-development#progressive-disclosure#skill-rules.json#hook-mechanisms#trigger-patterns
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/prophetto1/agch1 --skill skill-developer-prophetto1
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Skill: skill-developer
Source: https://github.com/prophetto1/agch1/tree/main/langfuse/.claude/skills/skill-developer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/prophetto1/agch1 --skill skill-developer-prophetto1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, best-practices guide for creating and managing Claude Code skills, ensuring consistent structure, triggers, and activation rules across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clear templates and frontmatter for new skills (SKILL.md) that define triggers, enforcement levels, and contextual guidance.
  • Comprehensive reference materials on trigger types, guardrails, and progressive disclosure to accelerate skill creation, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Step-by-step Quick Start workflow to add, test, and refine skills in the Claude Code ecosystem.

Quick Start

Create a new skill by adding SKILL.md at .claude/skills/{name}/SKILL.md, update .claude/skills/skill-rules.json, and use the provided test commands to validate triggers and guardrails before deploying.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-developer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Claude Code skill with the correct SKILL.md structure?▼

To create a Claude Code skill, add a SKILL.md file at .claude/skills/{name}/SKILL.md using the standard YAML frontmatter schema to define triggers, enforcement levels, and contextual guidance.

What are trigger patterns in Claude Code skill development?▼

Trigger patterns in Claude Code skills are mechanisms that define when a skill activates, utilizing keywords, intent patterns, file paths, and content patterns to ensure precise contextual activation.

How do I update skill-rules.json when adding new Claude Code skills?▼

When adding new Claude Code skills, update the .claude/skills/skill-rules.json file to register the skill, then use provided test commands to validate triggers and guardrails before deployment.

What is the 500-line rule for Claude Code skills?▼

The 500-line rule is a constraint enforced during Claude Code skill development to limit skill size, ensuring progressive disclosure and maintaining manageable, focused skill documentation.

Why is my Claude Code skill not activating despite correct trigger keywords?▼

Claude Code skill activation issues often stem from improperly configured trigger patterns or missing YAML frontmatter schema fields, requiring validation of hook mechanisms and trigger definitions.

Does Claude Code skill development support progressive disclosure for complex workflows?▼

Claude Code skill development supports progressive disclosure through structured reference materials, guardrails, and trigger types that accelerate skill creation, testing, and troubleshooting safely.

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