skill-creator

Create AI skills with SKILL.md format and optional resource directories.

Updated Jan 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maplin-co/ai-course --skill skill-creator-maplin-co
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/maplin-co/ai-course/tree/main/.opencode/skill/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maplin-co/ai-course --skill skill-creator-maplin-co

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and best practices for creating effective, well-structured, and discoverable AI skills, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with agent capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Skill Structure Guidance: Outlines the required SKILL.md format, including YAML frontmatter and Markdown body.
  • Resource Management: Details the purpose and usage of optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories.
  • Best Practices: Emphasizes requirements for file size, clarity of descriptions, and progressive disclosure of information.
  • Use Case: When developing a new skill for an AI agent, consult this guide to ensure it meets all structural and content requirements for optimal performance and discoverability.

Quick Start

Use the skill-creator to understand the requirements for building a new AI skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an AI skill and structure the SKILL.md file?▼

To create an AI skill, structure the SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter and a Markdown body, then use optional directories like scripts, references, and assets for resources. This ensures optimal agent integration.

What are the best practices for building effective AI agent capabilities?▼

Best practices for building AI agent capabilities include maintaining file size requirements, writing clear descriptions, and progressively disclosing information within the SKILL.md format to ensure discoverability and performance.

What is the required format for defining a new AI skill?▼

The required format for defining an AI skill is a SKILL.md file containing YAML frontmatter for metadata and a Markdown body for content. This structure ensures seamless integration with agent capabilities.

How do I manage scripts and references when developing AI skills?▼

Manage scripts and references in AI skill development by placing them in optional resource directories named scripts, references, and assets. This organizes specialized workflows and tool integrations for the agent.

Can I use optional resource directories for specialized AI agent workflows?▼

Yes, you can use optional resource directories like scripts, references, and assets to facilitate specialized workflows, tool integrations, and domain expertise for AI agents without cluttering the main SKILL.md file.

Why does my AI skill fail to integrate with agent capabilities?▼

AI skills fail to integrate when the SKILL.md lacks proper YAML frontmatter, exceeds file size limits, or contains unclear descriptions. Following structural and content best practices ensures seamless agent integration.