Skill Development

Guide creation of Claude Code plugin skills with SKILL.md structure.

11|Updated Dec 2, 2025

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One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/troykelly/claude-skills --skill skill-development-troykelly

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Skill Development
Source: https://github.com/troykelly/claude-skills/tree/main/external/skills/skill-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/troykelly/claude-skills --skill skill-development-troykelly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidance for creating effective Claude Code plugin skills, including when to use SKILL.md, how to structure progressive disclosure, and how to bundle reusable resources (scripts, references, assets) for maintainable skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frontmatter-driven trigger phrases and third-person description
Progressive disclosure design: lean SKILL.md with deep references
Resource packaging guidance (scripts, references, assets)
Examples and templates for skill creation
Documentation strategy to keep SKILL.md lean

Quick Start

Create a new skill at plugin-name/skills/skill-name/ with SKILL.md frontmatter and a lean body, and populate optional folders as needed. Move detailed reference content into references/ to keep SKILL.md concise.