skillify

Capture repeatable session workflows as reusable SKILL.md files with YAML frontmatter.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill skillify-bochao1zhang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skillify
Source: https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_codex/skills/skillify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill skillify-bochao1zhang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams capture ad-hoc, repeatable workflows from a live session and turn them into a structured, reusable skill unit that can be activated in future contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided input collection: Uses AskUserQuestion for all questions to build the skill incrementally.
  • Metadata generation: Outputs YAML frontmatter with required fields (name, description, keywords, category, dependencies, components, etc.).
  • Flexible storage: Save the resulting SKILL.md in a project-specific path (e.g., .claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md) or a personal location for cross-repo reuse.
  • Lifecycle management: Supports multiple refinement rounds to reach a finalized skill specification before saving.

Quick Start

Turn this current session into a reusable Claude skill by answering the guided questions as prompted.

Frequently Asked Questions about skillify

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save a repeatable session workflow as a reusable Claude skill?▼

To save a repeatable session workflow as a reusable Claude skill, prompt the session to "skillify this" and answer the guided AskUserQuestion prompts to generate a ready-to-save SKILL.md with metadata.

What is the best way to turn ad-hoc documentation workflows into structured skill units?▼

Turning ad-hoc documentation workflows into structured skill units requires capturing multi-step session actions and enforcing frontmatter constraints to produce a reusable SKILL.md file for future contexts.

Does skillify require any external dependencies to generate skill metadata?▼

Skillify requires no external dependencies to generate skill metadata, relying entirely on internal guided prompts to output YAML frontmatter with required fields like name, description, and keywords.

Can I save generated SKILL.md files to a personal location for cross-repo reuse?▼

You can save generated SKILL.md files to a project-specific path like .claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md or a personal location, enabling cross-repo reuse of the captured workflow automation.

How does the skill creation process handle workflow refinement before saving?▼

The skill creation process supports multiple refinement rounds through guided AskUserQuestion prompts, ensuring the finalized skill specification meets frontmatter constraints before saving the SKILL.md.

When should I not use this approach to automate workflow capture?▼

You should not use this approach to automate workflow capture for single-use, non-repeatable tasks, as skillify is designed specifically for multi-step workflows that are likely to be repeated in future sessions.