skill-creator

Generate standardized SKILL.md files and example resource templates for new skills.

3|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/roach88/compound-engineering --skill skill-creator-roach88
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/roach88/compound-engineering/tree/main/skills/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/roach88/compound-engineering --skill skill-creator-roach88

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Guides users in creating effective skills by generating a properly structured SKILL.md and example resource templates, reducing setup time and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates a standardized SKILL.md frontmatter and description to accelerate skill creation.
  • Creates starter resource directories (scripts/, references/, assets/) with example templates.
  • Validates structure and assists packaging during Skill development.

Quick Start

Initialize a new skill using the provided template and adjust SKILL.md to finalize the description and usage.

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 standardized SKILL.md file for a new Claude skill?▼

To generate a SKILL.md file, use this skill creator to produce YAML frontmatter with required fields, enforce hyphen-case naming, and populate contextual descriptions automatically.

What is the correct directory structure for packaging modular skills?▼

The correct directory structure for packaging modular skills includes starter resource directories like scripts/, references/, and assets/, each initialized with example templates for deterministic workflows.

How do I validate skill structure before finalizing development?▼

To validate skill structure during development, this tool checks the generated SKILL.md frontmatter against required fields and verifies the correct initialization of resource directories and templates.

Do I need specific dependencies to create and package skills across any domain?▼

No specific dependencies are required to create and package skills across any domain; this self-contained tool initializes skill directories and supports validation workflows natively without external packages.

Can I use example resource templates for deterministic scripts in new skills?▼

Yes, you can use example resource templates for deterministic scripts; the skill creator initializes directories with these templates to ensure consistent asset packaging and contextual references.

What's the best way to enforce hyphen-case naming when initializing skill directories?▼

The best way to enforce hyphen-case naming when initializing skill directories is using this automated skill creator, which validates naming conventions directly within the generated YAML frontmatter.