skills-creator

Create and validate Agent Skills following the agentskills.io specification.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#templates #validation #skills #yaml #frontmatter #agent-skills #agentskills.io

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/gitarbor/gitarbor-tui --skill skills-creator-gitarbor

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Skill: skills-creator
Source: https://github.com/gitarbor/gitarbor-tui/tree/main/.opencode/skills/skills-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gitarbor/gitarbor-tui --skill skills-creator-gitarbor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of creating, validating, and maintaining Agent Skills that conform to the agentskills.io specification, ensuring consistency and reducing manual overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

Skill scaffolding: Provides a standardized skeleton for new skills including frontmatter, instructions, and optional components.
Validation guidance: Outlines checks for naming, frontmatter syntax, and structure to prevent common errors.
Lifecycle support: Explains how to evolve skills over time with versioning, metadata, and references.
Use case: When a user asks to create or modify an agent skill, or to verify the skill's format and compatibility.

Quick Start

Follow templates to create a new skill directory named your-skill, populate SKILL.md with the required frontmatter and instructions, and optionally add scripts, references, or assets as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about skills-creator

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

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How do I create AI agent skills that follow the agentskills.io specification?▼

You create agent skills by using templates that scaffold a skill directory with required YAML frontmatter, instructions, and optional components conforming to the agentskills.io specification.

What is the required frontmatter structure for validating agent skills?▼

Validating agent skills requires a YAML frontmatter header enforcing name and description fields to ensure structural compatibility with the agentskills.io specification.

How do I modify and version existing agent skills over time?▼

You modify and version agent skills by updating metadata and references within the SKILL.md file, utilizing lifecycle support guidelines to maintain versioning and specification compatibility.

Can I add optional components like scripts and assets to a skill template?▼

Yes, you can add optional components like scripts, references, or assets alongside the required SKILL.md file and YAML frontmatter during the skill scaffolding process.

What checks are needed to validate YAML frontmatter syntax for agentskills.io?▼

Validating YAML frontmatter syntax involves checking naming conventions, frontmatter structure, and template references to prevent common formatting errors and ensure agent skill compatibility.