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skill-creator

Guide for creating effective skills that extend agent capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations. Use this skill when the user asks to: (1) create a new skill, (2) make a skill, (3) build a skill, (4) set up a skill, (5) initialize a skill, (6) scaffold a skill, (7) update or modify an existing skill, (8) validate a skill, (9) learn about skill structure, (10) understand how skills work, or (11) get guidance on skill design patterns. Trigger on phrases like "create

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About skill-creator

The skill-creator skill provides a comprehensive guide for developing effective skills that enhance the capabilities of agents by incorporating specialized knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations. It addresses the need for users to create, modify, and validate skills, ultimately transforming a general-purpose agent into a specialized tool tailored for specific domains or tasks. By focusing on the essentials of skill development, the skill-creator helps users streamline their processes and enhance the functionality of their agents.

FAQ

How do I create a new skill?

You can create a new skill by following the guidelines provided in this skill, which includes creating a SKILL.md file with appropriate YAML frontmatter and Markdown instructions.

Where are skills stored for deepagents?

Skills are stored in the `~/.deepagents/<agent>/skills/` directory, where `<agent>` is your agent configuration name.

What are the requirements for a SKILL.md file?

A SKILL.md file must include YAML frontmatter with 'name' and 'description' fields, along with Markdown instructions.

Can I use scripts and resources within my skill?

Yes, you can bundle optional resources such as scripts, references, and assets alongside your SKILL.md.

What if my skill requires variable user input?

You should consider using medium to high degrees of freedom in your skill design to accommodate variability and context-dependent decisions.

Install skill-creator

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill