skill-creator
Guide for creating effective skills. This skill should be used 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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About skill-creator
The skill-creator provides a structured guide for users who wish to create new skills or update existing ones, allowing them to extend Claude's capabilities. It offers specialized guidance on building modular skills that can introduce domain-specific knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations. This skill addresses the need for enhancing Claude’s general-purpose abilities by enabling users to build highly specialized agents that can handle intricate tasks and processes specific to a given domain or industry.
FAQ
What is the purpose of the skill-creator skill?
The skill-creator skill helps users build or update specialized skills that extend Claude’s capabilities with specific knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.
Are there any restrictions on the length of the SKILL.md file?
Yes, the SKILL.md file should be under 200 lines. If you need more space, you should split content into additional files within the 'references' folder.
Can I use bash scripts in this skill?
It is recommended to use Python or Node.js scripts rather than bash scripts. Bash scripts have limited support, particularly on Windows systems.
How should environment variables be handled in the scripts?
Environment variables should follow this order of precedence: process.env > .claude/skills/${SKILL}/.env > .claude/skills/.env > .claude/.env. An example file (.env.example) should be provided.
What are the requirements for using the skill-creator skill?
The skill-creator skill requires clear metadata in the SKILL.md file, less than 200 lines of content, and proper references to related markdown files or scripts. It is also important to ensure that scripts are tested and follow environmental conventions.
Install skill-creator
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
mrgoonie/claudekit-skills