skill-creator

Run init_skill.py with a skill name and output path to generate a directory containing a SKILL.md template with proper frontmatter. Optionally pass --resources to create scripts, references, or assets folders, then edit the template and package with package_skill.py.

SKILL.md requires YAML frontmatter with name and description fields, followed by Markdown instructions. The name must be hyphen-case under 64 characters, and the description should explain what the skill does and when to trigger it.

Run package_skill.py with the skill folder path and an optional output directory. The script validates the skill first, then creates a zip archive with a .skill extension, skipping symlinks and excluded directories like __pycache__.

Yes, quick_validate.py includes a fallback parser that handles simple key-value frontmatter when PyYAML is unavailable. It still checks required fields, naming conventions, and description constraints.

Use scripts for deterministic, repeatedly rewritten code that can execute without loading into context. Use references for documentation like schemas or API guides that the AI reads only when needed, keeping SKILL.md lean.