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skill-creator

Scaffold Codex skills from templates with SKILL.md and agents/openai.yaml.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#yaml#skill#generator#skill-creator#starter-content
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SameerG7/synthesis-hackathon-aibom --skill skill-creator-sameerg7
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-creator
Source: https://github.com/SameerG7/synthesis-hackathon-aibom/tree/main/.codex/skills/.system/skill-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SameerG7/synthesis-hackathon-aibom --skill skill-creator-sameerg7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This guidance helps teams quickly scaffold Codex skills by providing a structured template, recommended layout, and starter resources that streamline creation and updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template SKILL.md with required frontmatter (name and description) and a ready-to-edit Markdown body.
  • Automated scaffolding for agents/openai.yaml via helper scripts.
  • Optional resource directories (scripts, references, assets) with example placeholders to jumpstart work.
  • Clear guidance and references to customize and extend skills for different domains.

Quick Start

Run scripts/init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <output-directory> to scaffold a new skill and tailor it to your needs.

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 Codex skill with standard structure?▼

You can scaffold a Codex skill by running the init_skill.py script with a target skill-name and output path, which auto-generates a standard directory structure, SKILL.md, and starter resources.

What is included in the template for SKILL.md?▼

The SKILL.md template includes required frontmatter fields for name and description, along with a ready-to-edit Markdown body for customizing your skill's core logic.

Can I automatically generate the agents/openai.yaml file?▼

Yes, the skill scaffolding process automates the creation of the agents/openai.yaml file via helper scripts to ensure proper agent configuration.

Do I need yaml dependencies to use the skill generator?▼

Yes, yaml is a required dependency for the skill generator to parse configurations and properly scaffold the agents/openai.yaml file.

What's the best way to add resource directories like scripts and references?▼

The skill generator can optionally create resource directories for scripts, references, and assets, populating them with example placeholders to jumpstart your development.

How do I update an existing skill with a standard structure?▼

You can update an existing skill by applying the template generator to enforce a standard structure, ensuring the SKILL.md frontmatter contains the required name and description fields.

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