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Skill Builder

Generate Claude Code Skill skeletons with YAML frontmatter and directory structure.

75|17|Updated Jan 11, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#documentation#scaffolding#claude-code#progressive-disclosure#yaml-frontmatter#skill-authoring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith --skill skill-builder-smith-horn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Skill Builder
Source: https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smith-horn/skillsmith --skill skill-builder-smith-horn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Builder addresses the challenge of creating consistent Claude Code Skills by generating production-ready SKILL.md frontmatter, a scalable progressive disclosure structure, and a complete directory layout that supports scripts, references, and assets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • YAML frontmatter with required name and description for every skill
  • Progressive disclosure architecture enabling 100+ skills without context overload
  • Directory templates for minimal and full-featured skills, plus optional scripts and resources
  • Quick-start guidance to bootstrap new skills; templates and best practices for quality and maintainability
  • Use Cases: building new skills from templates, mentoring teams on skill standards, generating example skeletons for documentation

Quick Start

To begin, define a new skill directory under ~/.claude/skills or .claude/skills, add a SKILL.md with the required frontmatter, and consult the included templates.md and best-practices.md to structure your skill. Then restart Claude Code or Claude AI so the new skill is detected.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skill Builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Claude Code skill with proper YAML frontmatter?▼

Claude Code skill creation requires defining a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter containing name and description fields, then placing it in a `.claude/skills` or `~/.claude/skills` directory before restarting Claude Code.

What is progressive disclosure in skill authoring and when do I need it?▼

Progressive disclosure is an architecture that organizes skill content across templates and directories to prevent context overload. You need it when scaling to manage 100+ skills without exceeding Claude's context window.

How do I structure a scalable directory for Claude Code skills?▼

You structure scalable Claude Code skill directories by separating SKILL.md files from optional scripts, references, and assets. Use this layout to support both minimal and full-featured skills across personal and project scopes.

Does the Skill Builder template support both personal and project skill scopes?▼

Yes, the templates support both personal (`~/.claude/skills`) and project (`.claude/skills`) scopes, allowing developers to standardize and share skill skeletons across different deployment environments.

What are the required fields in a SKILL.md file?▼

The required fields in a SKILL.md file are `name` and `description` within the YAML frontmatter. These fields are enforced by the generator to ensure your skill is properly detected and standardized.

Best way to bootstrap a new Claude Code skill skeleton for a team?▼

The best way to bootstrap a skill skeleton for a team is using standardized templates that generate a complete directory layout with SKILL.md, best-practices guidance, and optional resource folders for consistent skill authoring.

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