What files are required to create a new skill?

The only strictly required file is SKILL.md, which must contain YAML frontmatter (name and description) and Markdown instructions.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A skill is a specialized, modular capability that extends Claude's behavior by providing domain-specific guidance, procedural knowledge, and tool integrations.

When should I use the Skill Creator?

Use Skill Creator whenever you want to create a new skill or update an existing one to ensure it follows architectural best practices and remains token-efficient.

What is the principle of Progressive Disclosure in skills?

It is a design pattern that manages context by only loading metadata initially, then the SKILL.md body if triggered, and finally specific resources only as needed.

Can I include binary assets or scripts in my skill?

Yes, skills can include a 'scripts' directory for executable code, a 'references' directory for documentation, and an 'assets' directory for templates or icons.

Skill Creator

Name: Skill Creator
Author: MikeyB03

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Developer Tools

Guides the development and optimization of custom Claude Code skills to extend AI capabilities with specialized domain knowledge and workflows.

Skill Creator is a meta-utility designed to help developers build, refine, and deploy high-quality Claude Code skills. It provides a structured framework for defining specialized knowledge, multi-step procedures, and tool integrations while adhering to critical performance principles like token efficiency and progressive disclosure. By using this skill, developers can transform Claude from a general-purpose assistant into a domain-specific expert equipped with custom scripts, references, and assets tailored to specific project requirements.

Key Features

01Standardized workflow for skill initialization, editing, and packaging

02Guidance on structuring bundled resources like scripts and assets

03Implementation patterns for progressive disclosure in complex skills

04Framework for defining appropriate degrees of freedom for AI tasks

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06Best practices for token-efficient design and context window management

Use Cases

01Creating specialized AI workflows for niche APIs or internal toolsets

02Building custom skills to automate company-specific coding standards

03Optimizing existing skills to reduce context bloat and improve response reliability

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mikeyb03/skills skill-creator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill