skill-writer

SKILL.md frontmatter defines metadata for Claude Code skills. Use the Skill Writer to generate a correctly formatted frontmatter template with required fields like name, description, and allowed-tools, then place it in .claude/skills/{name}/ to scaffold a new skill.

Claude Code skills must follow naming conventions, character limits, and reserved-word restrictions. The Skill Writer validates these constraints automatically, checking field formatting and ensuring one-level references to supporting files comply with skill standards.

Yes. The Skill Writer provides templates and examples that accelerate skill creation by automating directory structure and frontmatter generation, reducing manual setup time and enforcing best practices across your skill projects.

Validation catches structural errors, missing required fields, and formatting issues early. Running validation through the Skill Writer ensures your skill meets Claude Code standards and reduces deployment errors and user onboarding friction.

The Skill Writer scaffolds new skills and updates existing ones. It applies the same validation and frontmatter rules to both workflows, helping you maintain consistency across skill versions and migrations.