skill-creator

Generate standards-based SKILL.md frontmatter and starter resource directories.

14|4|Updated Dec 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaredmcfarland/mixpanel_data --skill skill-creator-jaredmcfarland
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/jaredmcfarland/mixpanel_data/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaredmcfarland/mixpanel_data --skill skill-creator-jaredmcfarland

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Skill creators often reinvent the wheel when standing up new Claude skills. This tool generates a standards-based SKILL.md frontmatter and starter resource directories to enforce consistency and accelerate onboarding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a ready-to-edit SKILL.md frontmatter with required fields (name and description) and a concise description that triggers the skill.
  • Creates starter resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) with example files to illustrate structure and serve as templates for future work.
  • Provides a clear, repeatable process to bootstrap new skills or update existing ones, reducing setup time and errors.

Quick Start

Run the init_skill.py script to generate a new skill scaffold in your chosen directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a SKILL.md frontmatter for a new Claude skill?▼

To generate a SKILL.md frontmatter, run the init_skill.py script, which automates skill scaffolding by outputting a valid frontmatter with required name and description fields. This creates a ready-to-edit standards-based file to bootstrap your skill.

What's the best way to structure starter resource directories for skill scaffolding?▼

Skill scaffolding automatically creates starter resource directories like scripts/, references/, and assets/ with example files. These generated directories illustrate standard structure and serve as templates to accelerate onboarding and future work.

Do I need external libraries to automate skill packaging and scaffolding?▼

No external libraries are needed to automate skill packaging and scaffolding. This tool requires only the Python standard library to generate a valid frontmatter and starter resource directories, minimizing setup time and dependency errors.

When should I use an automated template generator instead of manually creating skill components?▼

Use an automated template generator when creating new skills or updating existing ones to enforce consistency and reduce setup errors. It provides a repeatable process to bootstrap standard structures, preventing you from reinventing the wheel during skill creation.