skill-new

Creates new Claude Code skill directories with SKILL.md files following ai-lab conventions.

5|Updated Jun 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PatriotAi/ai-lab --skill skill-new-patriotai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-new
Source: https://github.com/PatriotAi/ai-lab/tree/main/.claude/skills/skill-new
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PatriotAi/ai-lab --skill skill-new-patriotai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a repeated task into a reusable Claude Code skill requires knowing the correct directory layout, frontmatter format, and naming conventions. This Skill standardizes that process so every new skill is created consistently under the ai-lab laboratory standard. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Guided Skill Scaffolding: Collects the skill name (kebab-case), one-sentence purpose, and trigger condition, then generates .claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md from the templates/skill.md template. - Convention Enforcement: Ensures minimal frontmatter (name + trigger-focused description), Ukrainian-canonical documentation with English key terms, and one-responsibility-per-skill scoping. - Use Case: A user asks to create a skill for Ukrainian-English translation; the Skill produces .claude/skills/translate-uaen/SKILL.md with a translation-trigger description, optionally catalogs it in skills/README.md, and proposes a small input-output test. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to create a new skill for a repeated task, providing its name, purpose, and when it should trigger.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-new

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a new Claude Code skill?▼

Define a kebab-case name, a one-sentence purpose, and a clear trigger condition, then create .claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md following the templates/skill.md template. The frontmatter needs only name and description, where description states when the skill activates.

What frontmatter does a SKILL.md file require?▼

Under the ai-lab lightweight standard, SKILL.md requires only name and description in its YAML frontmatter. The description must be a concrete trigger so the skill is auto-invoked correctly; vague descriptions cause missed or wrong activations.

Where should new Claude Code skills be stored?▼

New skills go in .claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md so Claude Code picks them up automatically. If the skill is worth cataloging, it should also be referenced in skills/README.md.

When should I not use the skill-new lightweight standard?▼

Skills belonging to the melania ecosystem follow its full requirements (extended frontmatter, evals, guard) via skill-creation-guide instead. The lightweight ai-lab standard is meant for simple laboratory skills only.

Why is my skill not being triggered automatically?▼

Auto-invocation depends entirely on the description field in the frontmatter. If the trigger wording is vague or does not match how users phrase requests, the skill will not activate or will fire in the wrong context.