skill-creator

Guide creation and refinement of AI skills with SKILL.md structure.

Updated Jan 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/epiphanyapps/mapyourhealth --skill skill-creator-epiphanyapps
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/epiphanyapps/mapyourhealth/tree/main/apps/mobile/.agents/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/epiphanyapps/mapyourhealth --skill skill-creator-epiphanyapps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide for creating and improving AI skills, ensuring they are efficient, well-structured, and effective in extending AI capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Anatomy: Understand the structure of a skill (SKILL.md, scripts, references, assets).
  • Design Principles: Learn core principles like conciseness, progressive disclosure, and setting appropriate degrees of freedom.
  • Development Process: Follow a step-by-step guide for skill creation, from understanding requirements to iteration.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to create a new skill to interact with a specific company API. They use this Skill to understand the best practices for structuring the skill, writing the SKILL.md, and organizing necessary API documentation in the references/ directory.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to learn how to initialize a new skill using the provided script.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

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What is the best way to structure an AI skill for workflow automation?▼

The best way to structure an AI skill is using a SKILL.md file alongside scripts, references, and assets. This anatomy ensures efficient, well-structured, and effective workflow automation by organizing logic and documentation properly.

How do I develop an AI agent skill from scratch?▼

To develop an AI agent skill from scratch, follow a step-by-step process from understanding requirements to iteration. This involves defining the structure, applying design principles, and organizing necessary documentation in the references directory.

What design principles should I follow for prompt engineering and skill development?▼

Core design principles for prompt engineering and skill development include conciseness, progressive disclosure, and setting appropriate degrees of freedom. These principles ensure the AI skill remains focused and effective.

Can I use scripts and references to build a skill that interacts with a company API?▼

Yes, you can use scripts to define logic and organize necessary API documentation in the references directory to build a skill that interacts with a company API. This structure ensures the AI agent has the context needed for successful integration.

Why does my AI skill lack consistency during iteration?▼

AI skills often lack consistency during iteration if they fail to follow structured design principles like progressive disclosure and setting appropriate degrees of freedom. Implementing a standardized SKILL.md anatomy resolves these structural inconsistencies.

Do I need a specific environment to initialize a new AI skill?▼

You do not need a complex environment to initialize a new AI skill; you simply use the provided initialization script. This script guides the setup of the core SKILL.md, scripts, and references components.