skill-creator

Generate a standardized SKILL.md scaffold with optional resource directories.

Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mossaka/skills --skill skill-creator-mossaka
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/Mossaka/skills/tree/main/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mossaka/skills --skill skill-creator-mossaka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Creator helps teams bootstrap new Claude skills with a consistent scaffold, reducing setup time and ensuring essential frontmatter and structure are in place.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a ready-to-use SKILL.md frontmatter template with required fields: name and description.
  • Creates optional resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) with example files to demonstrate structure.
  • Validates and guides packaging and version control workflows to ensure skills are ready for distribution.

Quick Start

Initialize a new skill using the Skill Creator template in your local skills directory and customize its SKILL.md and resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure and package AI skills for distribution?▼

To create and package AI skills, you use a reusable scaffold that generates a standardized SKILL.md with required frontmatter, plus optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories to accelerate setup and ensure version control readiness.

What frontmatter is required in a SKILL.md file?▼

A SKILL.md file requires name and description fields in its frontmatter to define the skill, while the provided scaffold template enforces this structure and guides packaging workflows.

How do I bootstrap a new skill with a consistent scaffold?▼

You bootstrap a new skill by initializing the Skill Creator template in your local skills directory, which automatically generates the required SKILL.md frontmatter and optional resource directories with example files.

Do I need YAML to create and automate skill scaffolding?▼

Yes, YAML is required as a dependency to automate the skill scaffolding process, parse the frontmatter templates, and validate the standardized structure for packaging.

Can I use the skill scaffold for version control and packaging?▼

Yes, the skill scaffold validates and guides packaging and version control workflows, ensuring your generated skill directories and SKILL.md files are prepared for distribution.

What optional directories should I include when creating a skill?▼

When creating a skill, you can include optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories with example files to demonstrate structure and organize skill resources effectively.