codexkit-skill-template

A CodexKit v2 skill requires a root SKILL.md file containing frontmatter with name, description, version, category, and dependencies. Validation requires exactly 10 sections in the SKILL.md document alongside properly formatted dependencies and components blocks.

The required folder structure for a CodexKit skill centers on a root SKILL.md file. Optional directories include scripts/, references/, and assets/, which are loaded dynamically by SKILL.md as needed during skill instantiation and parsing.

Yes, skill template validation requires frontmatter to include name, description, version, category, and properly formatted dependencies and components blocks. The SKILL.md must also be in v2 format with all 10 required sections present.

You scaffold a skill with quality assurance by copying the starter kit template, which includes tier-2 reference folders like references/ and assets/. These directories provide complete examples and verification data to accelerate onboarding and ensure documentation compliance.

Yes, you can use optional directories like scripts/, references/, and assets/ when building a skill unit. These folders accompany the skill and are loaded as needed by SKILL.md, allowing you to organize supporting documentation and quality assurance resources effectively.

Skill template validation fails when frontmatter is missing required fields like name, description, version, or category. Validation also fails if the v2 SKILL.md does not contain exactly 10 sections or if dependencies and components blocks are improperly formatted.