Skill Creator

Create modular, self-contained packages that extend AI capabilities with specialized knowledge and workflows.

Core Principles

Concise is Key

Challenge each piece: "Does Claude really need this?" Prefer concise examples over verbose explanations.

Progressive Disclosure

1. •Metadata (~100 words) - Always loaded
2. •SKILL.md body (<500 lines) - When triggered
3. •Bundled resources - As needed

Skill Structure

skill-name/
├── SKILL.md (required)
│   ├── YAML frontmatter (name, description)
│   └── Markdown instructions
└── Bundled Resources (optional)
    ├── scripts/      - Executable code
    ├── references/   - Documentation
    └── assets/       - Templates, icons

SKILL.md Format

---
name: my-skill
description: What it does AND when to use it (critical for triggering)
---

# Title

[Core instructions - imperative form]

## Sections as needed

Best Practices

What NOT to Include

• •README.md, CHANGELOG.md, INSTALLATION.md
• •User-facing documentation
• •Setup/testing procedures

Creation Process

1. •Understand - Get concrete usage examples
2. •Plan - Identify reusable scripts/references/assets
3. •Initialize - Create skill directory with SKILL.md
4. •Edit - Implement resources, write instructions
5. •Test - Verify with real usage
6. •Iterate - Refine based on feedback