write-skill

Generate new AI skills with SKILL.md files, YAML frontmatter, and bracketed sections.

Updated Mar 7, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #code generation #skill creation #AI development #meta-skill

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/eddowding/orion_cos --skill write-skill-eddowding

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Skill: write-skill
Source: https://github.com/eddowding/orion_cos/tree/main/Operations/Claude/skills/documentation/write-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eddowding/orion_cos --skill write-skill-eddowding

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of new AI skills by enforcing a standardized, structured format, ensuring consistency and ease of use.

Core Features & Use Cases

Standardized Skill Creation: Generates new skills with mandatory SKILL.md files, including frontmatter and bracketed sections.
Guided Process: Provides a clear, step-by-step guide for defining skill location, structure, and content.
Use Case: A developer needs to quickly add a new AI capability to the system. They use the write-skill to generate the foundational structure for a new skill, ensuring it adheres to all best practices and formatting requirements.

Quick Start

Use the write-skill to create a new skill named 'meeting-summarizer' in the 'meetings' category.

Frequently Asked Questions about write-skill

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create new AI skills with proper markdown structure and YAML frontmatter?▼

To create new AI skills, generate a standardized SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter and bracketed sections. This enforces best practices for naming conventions, content clarity, and skill organization.

What is the best way to structure self-contained, executable instructions for AI agents?▼

Structuring executable instructions for AI agents requires a self-contained markdown format with defined sections. This uses a standardized structure to ensure the generated instructions are clear, consistent, and immediately usable.

How do I generate a standardized AI capability format for a new development category?▼

Generate a standardized AI capability by defining the skill location, category, and content structure. This provides a guided process to quickly add new capabilities while adhering to formatting requirements.

Do I need any external dependencies to generate structured AI skill files?▼

No external dependencies are needed to generate structured AI skill files. The skill creation process is self-contained, relying on a defined markdown structure with YAML frontmatter to produce the foundational output.

What format does the generated skill creation output use for code generation and documentation?▼

The skill creation output uses a markdown structure with mandatory YAML frontmatter and bracketed sections. This format facilitates code generation and documentation by enforcing organization and content clarity.

Why does my AI development skill need a specific naming convention and bracketed sections?▼

AI development skills need specific naming conventions and bracketed sections to enforce best practices for organization. This standardization ensures consistency, making the generated instructions easier to execute.