Validate SKILL.md frontmatter and structure for Claude Code plugin Skill Units.
npx skills add https://github.com/biwakonbu/cc-plugins --skill skill-spec
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: skill-spec Source: https://github.com/biwakonbu/cc-plugins/tree/main/plugins/plugin-generator/skills/skill-spec Command: npx skills add https://github.com/biwakonbu/cc-plugins --skill skill-spec
This Skill clarifies the correct structure and frontmatter for Skill Units used in Claude Code plugins.
Create a new skill directory skills/{skill-name}/SKILL.md with the required frontmatter and a concise body that implements the skill. For example, set name to kebab-case, provide a description that states when the skill should be used, and include an Instructions section with step-by-step guidance.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
The correct SKILL.md frontmatter for Claude Code plugins requires a name field set to kebab-case and a description field stating when the skill should be used. This mandatory frontmatter ensures the plugin skill is properly structured and discoverable.
To structure a SKILL.md file, create a skills/{skill-name}/ directory, add the mandatory frontmatter with name and description, and include an Instructions section with step-by-step guidance for the skill body content.
Yes, creating a Claude Code skill requires specific frontmatter fields: name and description. These fields must be present to validate skill formatting during creation, updates, and audits.
The best way to audit existing skills in a Claude Code plugin is to check that each SKILL.md file contains the required name and description frontmatter and follows the recommended layout and kebab-case naming conventions.
Your Claude Code skill description needs to state when it should be used to ensure proper skill activation. This best practice clarifies the skill's scope and triggers, making it reliable during plugin development and audits.
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