skill-creator

Scaffold new Claude skills with structured frontmatter and resource templates.

132|8|Updated Feb 6, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/posit-dev/btw --skill skill-creator-posit-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/posit-dev/btw/tree/main/inst/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/posit-dev/btw --skill skill-creator-posit-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Creating and maintaining Claude Skills can be inconsistent and time-consuming; Skill Creator provides a canonical scaffold with frontmatter, structure patterns, and resource templates to speed up skill development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured frontmatter templates that enforce a consistent name and description for each skill.
  • Reusable patterns and guidance for organizing skills (Workflow-Based, Task-Based, Reference/Guidelines, Capabilities-Based).
  • Ready-made resource scaffolds (scripts/, references/, assets/) to accelerate iteration and packaging.

Quick Start

Run init_skill.py with your chosen skill name and a target path to scaffold a new skill directory with SKILL.md and example resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a new Claude skill with a consistent structure?▼

You can scaffold a new Claude skill by running init_skill.py with a skill name and target path to generate a structured directory with SKILL.md and reusable resource templates.

What is the best way to organize Claude skill resources like scripts and references?▼

The best way to organize Claude skill resources is by using ready-made scaffolds for scripts, references, and assets directories, accelerating iteration and ensuring streamlined packaging for distribution.

Does skill creation require specific frontmatter formatting?▼

Skill creation requires structured frontmatter templates that enforce a consistent name and description for each skill, ensuring frontmatter correctness and progressive disclosure during development.

What patterns can I follow when designing a workflow-based or task-based Claude skill?▼

You can follow reusable patterns for designing workflow-based, task-based, reference, or capabilities-based Claude skills, providing guidance for organizing skill structure and resource templates.

Can I use Skill Creator to package skills for team distribution?▼

Skill Creator supports packaging skills for team distribution by providing a canonical scaffold with frontmatter, structure patterns, and resource templates that enforce consistency across skill development.