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Skill Development

Create Claude Skills with SKILL.md structure and progressive disclosure.

1|Updated Dec 29, 2025
Search Tags:#skill development#validation#progressive disclosure#skill structure#frontmatter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/henmessi/plugin-dev --skill skill-development-henmessi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Skill Development
Source: https://github.com/henmessi/plugin-dev/tree/main/skills/skill-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/henmessi/plugin-dev --skill skill-development-henmessi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill offers guidance for creating Claude Skills, including the SKILL.md structure, progressive disclosure, and best practices for trigger phrases and references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SKILL.md structure and required frontmatter fields (name, description, version)
  • Progressive disclosure with references, examples, and scripts
  • Best practices for trigger phrases, examples, and testing
  • Validation guidance for skills in plugin environments

Quick Start

Create a new skill directory under skills/ with SKILL.md containing frontmatter and a concise description. Add references/, examples/, and scripts/ as needed. Validate using the provided validation tooling and iterate based on feedback.