skill-creator
Guide for creating effective skills. Use when users want to create a new skill (or update an existing skill) that extends Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/moizibnyousaf/ai-agent-skills --skill skill-creator- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads skill-creator automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Skill Creator
Skills are modular packages that extend Claude's capabilities by providing specialized knowledge, workflows, and tools.
Core Principles
Concise is Key
The context window is a shared resource. Only add context Claude doesn't already have. Challenge each piece: "Does Claude really need this?"
Anatomy of a Skill
skill-name/
├── SKILL.md (required)
│ ├── YAML frontmatter (name, description)
│ └── Markdown instructions
└── Bundled Resources (optional)
├── scripts/ - Executable code
├── references/ - Documentation
└── assets/ - Templates, images
SKILL.md Format
---
name: my-skill-name
description: A clear description of what this skill does and when to use it
---
# My Skill Name
[Instructions for Claude when this skill is active]
## Examples
- Example usage 1
- Example usage 2
## Guidelines
- Guideline 1
- Guideline 2
Skill Creation Process
Step 1: Understand with Examples
Gather concrete examples of how the skill will be used. Ask:
- "What functionality should this skill support?"
- "What would a user say that should trigger this skill?"
Step 2: Plan Reusable Contents
Analyze examples to identify:
- Scripts: Code that gets rewritten repeatedly
- References: Documentation Claude needs to reference
- Assets: Templates, images for output
Step 3: Initialize
Create the skill directory structure with SKILL.md and resource folders.
Step 4: Implement
- Start with reusable resources (scripts, references, assets)
- Write clear SKILL.md with proper frontmatter
- Test scripts by actually running them
Step 5: Iterate
Use the skill on real tasks, notice struggles, improve.
Progressive Disclosure
Keep SKILL.md under 500 lines. Split content:
# PDF Processing
## Quick start
[code example]
## Advanced features
- **Form filling**: See [FORMS.md](FORMS.md)
- **API reference**: See [REFERENCE.md](REFERENCE.md)
What NOT to Include
- README.md
- INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md
- CHANGELOG.md
- User-facing documentation
Skills are for AI agents, not humans.
FAQ
What does the skill-creator skill do?
Guide for creating effective skills. Use when users want to create a new skill (or update an existing skill) that extends Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.
How do I install skill-creator?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/moizibnyousaf/ai-agent-skills --skill skill-creator in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/skill-creator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/skill-creator/ (project).
Which AI agents can use skill-creator?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is skill-creator safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains skill-creator?
It is published by moizibnyousaf in moizibnyousaf/ai-agent-skills. It has 138 recorded installs.
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