Skill Creator

The skill teaches a structured six-step workflow: (1) understand the skill with concrete examples, (2) plan reusable contents, (3) initialize via init_skill.py, (4) implement resources and write SKILL.md, (5) package with package_skill.py, and (6) iterate based on real usage. It emphasizes progressive disclosure design where metadata is always loaded, SKILL.md loads on trigger, and bundled resources load only as needed.

Structured Skill Anatomy — Defines the standard layout: SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter, plus optional scripts/, references/, and assets/ directoriesProgressive Disclosure Design — Three-level context loading system: metadata always present, SKILL.md on trigger, bundled resources on demandDegrees of Freedom Framework — Guidance on matching specificity to task fragility (high freedom for flexible tasks, low freedom for critical sequences)Init and Package Scripts — Built-in init_skill.py for scaffolding and package_skill.py for validation and distributionContext Window Efficiency — Principles for keeping skills concise and token-efficient while maximizing usefulness

No External Dependencies — This skill works entirely within the Claude environment with no API keys or external services required

Building New Skills — Create a skill from scratch with proper structure, frontmatter, and bundled resourcesUpdating Existing Skills — Improve an existing skill's SKILL.md, add scripts, or restructure referencesDomain Knowledge Packaging — Turn company-specific schemas, APIs, or business logic into reusable skill packagesTool Integration Skills — Build skills that wrap specific file formats, APIs, or CLI tools with step-by-step workflows