How do I make my skill more discoverable by Claude?

Include specific trigger words, file extensions, and concrete operations in the YAML description. Use the formula: [What it does] + [When to use it] + [Key triggers].

What is the purpose of the SKILL.md file?

The SKILL.md file is the required entry point for any skill; it contains the YAML frontmatter (name and description) and the markdown instructions that define the skill's behavior.

Can skills run external scripts?

Yes, skills can include a 'scripts/' directory for Python or Shell scripts, which can then be referenced and executed by Claude as part of the skill's instructions.

Where should I store my Claude Skills?

Personal skills are stored in '~/.claude/skills/', while project-specific skills intended for team sharing are stored in a '.claude/skills/' directory within your repository.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A specialized capability that provides domain-specific guidance, implementation patterns, and best practices to enhance Claude's performance when executing specific tasks.

Claude Skill Writer

Name: Claude Skill Writer
Author: Activer007

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Learning & Documentation

Simplifies the creation of custom Agent Skills for Claude Code by providing structured guidance on design, documentation, and validation.

The Claude Skill Writer provides a comprehensive framework for developing specialized Agent Skills within the Claude Code ecosystem. It guides users through the entire lifecycle of skill creation—from initial scoping and directory setup to writing effective YAML frontmatter and validating final results. By standardizing best practices, it ensures that new skills are discoverable, robust, and follow specific architectural requirements, making it an essential tool for developers looking to extend Claude's native capabilities with domain-specific logic and automated workflows.

Key Features

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02Support for multi-file skill patterns including reference and example files

03Best practices for writing highly discoverable skill descriptions with trigger words

04Integrated validation checklists to ensure skills function correctly in Claude Code

05Step-by-step guidance for creating SKILL.md files and directory structures

06Standardized YAML frontmatter validation for name and description requirements

Use Cases

01Authoring a new project-specific skill for team-wide coding conventions

02Troubleshooting skill discovery issues by optimizing metadata and trigger words

03Converting a collection of prompts into a structured, reusable Claude Code Skill

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add activer007/ordinary-claude-skills skill-writer

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill