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skill-development

Define and enforce skill design patterns for Claude Code plugins.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#development#templates#guidance#skill#claude-code#frontmatter#triggering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TomazWang/agent-toolkit --skill skill-development-tomazwang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-development
Source: https://github.com/TomazWang/agent-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/plugin-creator/skills/skill-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TomazWang/agent-toolkit --skill skill-development-tomazwang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This guide helps teams design and implement effective, reusable Claude Code skills by enforcing consistent triggering rules and a robust structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clear triggering conditions and frontmatter requirements to ensure discoverability and consistent behavior.
  • Progressive disclosure, concrete examples, and actionable guidance to build scalable skills.
  • Coverage of common skill types (workflow, methodology, routing, domain knowledge) with practical templates and patterns.

Quick Start

Create a new skill folder named after the skill and add a SKILL.md frontmatter and sections following the Basic Skill Template.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create reusable Claude Code skills with proper triggering conditions?▼

Design effective Claude Code skills by enforcing clear triggering conditions, frontmatter requirements, and progressive disclosure within a structured SKILL.md file to ensure discoverability and consistent behavior.

What is progressive disclosure in skill development for Claude Code?▼

Progressive disclosure structures SKILL.md sections to incrementally reveal actionable guidance and concrete examples, enabling Claude Code to process scalable skills efficiently without context overload.

What frontmatter is required in a SKILL.md file for Claude Code?▼

SKILL.md frontmatter establishes triggering conditions and enforces consistent behavior, ensuring the skill is discoverable and operates reliably within the Claude Code plugin ecosystem.

Does this skill development guide provide templates for workflow and domain knowledge skills?▼

Yes, the skill development guide provides practical templates and design patterns for common skill types including workflow, methodology, routing, and domain knowledge skills.

What is the best way to structure a new skill folder for Claude Code?▼

The best way to structure a new skill folder is to name it after the skill and add a SKILL.md file containing required frontmatter and structured sections following the Basic Skill Template.

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