Skill Creator

Provides guidance for creating effective skills that extend Claude with specialized knowledge or workflows.

Core Requirements

Every skill requires a SKILL.md file featuring:

• •YAML Frontmatter: Includes name and description to help Claude understand when to invoke the skill.
• •Clear Instructions: Use imperative form and objective language to define the skill's behavior.

Directory Structure

• •SKILL.md: Root configuration and main instructions (Mandatory).
• •scripts/: Executable code for deterministic operations.
• •references/: Supplemental documentation or large datasets to keep context lean.
• •assets/: Templates, icons, or static files.

Development Workflow

1. •Initialize: Create the skill directory and frontmatter.
2. •Draft Instructions: Define the primary workflow in SKILL.md.
3. •Externalize Knowledge: Move specific details or long docs to the references/ folder.
4. •Iterate: Test the skill by interacting with Claude in the repo.

Follow the Progressive Disclosure Design Principle: Metadata and high-level instructions first, detailed resources only when needed.