skill-creator

Create or update skills that add durable workflows, tool integrations, domain knowledge, scripts, references, or assets without wasting context.

Load Detail On Demand

• references/design-principles.md: token budget, degrees of freedom, progressive disclosure.
• references/package-layout.md: SKILL.md, scripts, references, assets.
• references/creation-workflow.md: step-by-step creation/update process.
• references/workflows.md: workflow-writing patterns.
• references/output-patterns.md: output contracts and examples.

Use bundled scripts directly when useful:

• scripts/init_skill.py
• scripts/quick_validate.py
• scripts/package_skill.py

Design Rules

• Keep SKILL.md lean: trigger metadata plus essential workflow.
• Put detailed variants, schemas, long examples, and edge cases in references/.
• Put deterministic or repetitive work in scripts/.
• Put reusable output materials in assets/.
• Do not add README, changelog, install guide, or process notes unless user asks.
• Avoid duplicating same guidance in SKILL.md and references.

Workflow

1. Clarify skill name, trigger use case, target agents, and expected outputs.
2. Decide package shape:
   • text-only workflow: SKILL.md
   • branching/deep guidance: SKILL.md + references/
   • fragile/repeated operation: add scripts/
   • reusable output material: add assets/
3. Write frontmatter name and description so trigger conditions are clear.
4. Write body as short decision tree plus required workflow.
5. Move non-core examples/details into references and link them with "read when" guidance.
6. Validate structure and metadata.

Read only focused references needed for current skill design problem.

Validation

Run scripts/quick_validate.py <skill-dir> when available. Check:

• required SKILL.md exists
• frontmatter has name and description
• references/scripts/assets are linked from workflow when needed
• trigger text is specific enough to avoid accidental activation
• body fits progressive disclosure and avoids generic advice