skill-writer

To write a Claude Skill, you need a SKILL.md file with validated frontmatter containing a lowercase, hyphenated name under 64 characters and a description under 1024 characters, plus clear activation instructions in the body. This ensures consistent skill discovery and reuse across team projects.

A valid SKILL.md file requires frontmatter with a lowercase, hyphenated name within 64 characters, a description under 1024 characters, and explicit activation guidance in the body. Proper frontmatter and discovery metadata ensure your skill can be reliably shared and found.

Yes, you can generate a complete, validated skill skeleton from scratch by explaining your intended skill and triggers. The workflow iterates quickly, producing a SKILL.md file with proper frontmatter and documentation structure ready for immediate use.

Skill-writing requires no external dependencies or environment setup. You only need to describe your intended skill's purpose and triggers, and the workflow validates naming conventions, documentation structure, and metadata for Claude Code without additional components.

The best way to ensure consistent naming conventions is to validate that your skill name is lowercase and hyphenated, keeping it under 64 characters. This workflow checks triggers and frontmatter structure automatically to maintain reliable skill discovery.

Explicit activation guidance in your SKILL.md body ensures Claude Code knows exactly when and how to apply your skill. Clear usage instructions, combined with validated frontmatter, facilitate effective sharing and consistent execution across personal or team projects.