skill-creator

Generate Claude Skill structures with YAML frontmatter and validation.

7|3|Updated Oct 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BerryKuipers/claude-code-toolkit --skill skill-creator-berrykuipers
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/BerryKuipers/claude-code-toolkit/tree/main/.claude/skills/meta/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BerryKuipers/claude-code-toolkit --skill skill-creator-berrykuipers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires grep, jq, sed.

What problem does it solve?

Manually creating new Claude Skills with proper structure, YAML frontmatter, progressive disclosure, and validation can be complex and error-prone. This interactive wizard streamlines the entire skill creation process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Wizard: Guides users through skill creation by asking clarifying questions about the workflow to be automated.
  • Automated Structure Generation: Validates skill name and description, determines category and complexity, and generates the correct directory structure and SKILL.md template.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Optionally creates REFERENCE.md for complex skills and validation scripts in scripts/ to reduce token consumption.
  • Use Case: When you identify a repetitive task or a common workflow pattern, use this Skill to quickly bootstrap a new, well-structured Claude Skill, ready for integration into agents and workflows.

Quick Start

Start the interactive skill creation wizard

skill-creator

The skill will prompt you with questions like:

1. What workflow or task do you want to automate?

2. When should this skill be triggered?

3. What tools/commands does this workflow use?

...

Based on your answers, it will generate the skill files in the correct structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Claude Skill creation with proper structure and validation?▼

Skill creation automation validates your skill name and description, assigns category and complexity levels, and generates a complete directory structure with YAML frontmatter and templates. The interactive wizard guides you through workflow requirements to produce well-structured, reusable skills ready for integration.

What does progressive disclosure mean in skill templates?▼

Progressive disclosure generates optional reference documentation and validation scripts separately from core skill files, reducing token consumption by keeping detailed content out of the main skill logic. Complex skills receive a REFERENCE.md file and scripts/ validators to offload non-essential processing.

Can I use this to convert existing workflows into Claude Skills?▼

Yes. The interactive wizard interviews you about your existing workflow—what it automates, when it triggers, which tools it uses—then standardizes your process into a properly structured Claude Skill with YAML frontmatter and validation, eliminating manual structure work.

What tools and dependencies does the skill creation process require?▼

Skill creation uses grep, jq, and sed for template generation, validation, and YAML processing. These command-line utilities handle naming validation, category assignment, and structure generation without additional external dependencies.

How does this help standardize skill creation across teams?▼

The wizard enforces consistent naming conventions, category assignment, complexity estimation, and YAML frontmatter formatting. All generated skills follow the same template structure, ensuring team-wide standardization and reducing review friction during integration.

What happens if my skill requires complex logic or multiple references?▼

For intermediate and complex skills, the wizard optionally generates a separate REFERENCE.md file documenting intricate workflows and a scripts/ directory with validation logic. This structure keeps the main skill definition lean while preserving detailed reasoning separately.