skill-development

To create a Claude Code plugin skill, set up a new directory under skills/skill-name containing a SKILL.md file with required frontmatter fields, a lean body, and optional resource folders for references, examples, scripts, and assets.

Progressive disclosure in Claude Code plugin skills involves organizing bundled resources into references/, examples/, scripts/, and assets/ directories, keeping the SKILL.md body lean while providing deeper context through separate accessible files.

A valid SKILL.md file requires frontmatter containing at least the name and description fields. These define the skill's identity and trigger behavior within the Claude Code plugin architecture.

You validate a Claude Code plugin skill by loading it after structuring the directory, checking that frontmatter, trigger phrases, and resource organization meet the standardized blueprint, ensuring consistency and quality before publication.

Yes, defining trigger phrases is essential for Claude Code plugin skills. The skill development process ensures proper trigger phrases are established so the skill activates correctly based on user intent.

The best way to organize resources in a Claude Code plugin skill is splitting content into references/ for context, examples/ for patterns, scripts/ for logic, and assets/ for media, enabling progressive disclosure.