skillcraft

Create and validate Agent Skills with SKILL.md frontmatter and structure checks.

6|1|Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/outfitter-dev/outfitter --skill skillcraft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skillcraft
Source: https://github.com/outfitter-dev/outfitter/tree/main/plugins/fieldguides/skills/skillcraft
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/outfitter-dev/outfitter --skill skillcraft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation and validation of Agent Skills, ensuring they adhere to the official specification and best practices, making skill development faster and more reliable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Initialization: Scaffolds new skill directories with standard structures.
  • Frontmatter Guidance: Provides schema and best practices for SKILL.md frontmatter.
  • Validation Checklist: Offers comprehensive checks for YAML, naming, description quality, and structure.
  • Use Case: When you need to create a new AI skill for Claude or another agent platform, use this Skill to ensure it's correctly structured, discoverable, and follows all required conventions from the start.

Quick Start

Use the skillcraft skill to create a new skill named 'my-new-skill' in the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skillcraft

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and validate an Agent Skill with a SKILL.md file?

Initializing an Agent Skill requires scaffolding a standard directory structure with a valid SKILL.md file. skillcraft provides frontmatter schema guidance and validation checklists to ensure correct structure, naming, and description quality from the start.

What is the SKILL.md frontmatter schema specification for agent skills?

The SKILL.md frontmatter schema defines metadata for agent skill discoverability and operational integrity. skillcraft provides schema guidance and validation checklists to ensure your YAML frontmatter follows the official Agent Skills specification best practices.

How do I validate YAML structure and naming conventions in a SKILL.md file?

Validate YAML structure and naming conventions by running a comprehensive validation checklist on your SKILL.md file. skillcraft checks YAML syntax, naming patterns, description quality, and overall structure to ensure adherence to agent skill conventions.

Can I scaffold a new agent skill directory without manually writing the folder structure?

Yes, you can scaffold a new agent skill directory automatically. skillcraft initializes new skill directories with standard structures and frontmatter, eliminating manual setup and ensuring your SKILL.md file meets required specifications from the start.

What are the best practices for writing agent skill descriptions to ensure discoverability?

Best practices for agent skill descriptions involve following the official specification for discoverability and operational integrity. skillcraft enforces description quality validation checks to ensure your SKILL.md metadata meets required conventions for search and usage.