Why is the skill description field so important?

The description acts as the primary discovery mechanism; it contains trigger phrases that help Claude identify the right context to activate the skill.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A skill is a specialized capability that enhances Claude's behavior by providing domain-specific guidance, best practices, and implementation patterns.

Can I restrict which tools Claude uses within a skill?

Yes, using the 'allowed-tools' frontmatter field, you can limit Claude to specific tools like Read, Grep, or Bash to ensure safe and focused execution.

Where should I save my new Claude Code skills?

Skills can be stored in ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, .claude/skills/ for project-wide sharing, or in a plugin structure for marketplace distribution.

Skill Creator

Name: Skill Creator
Author: hvent90

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines the creation of standardized Claude Code skills using optimized templates and best practices.

About

Skill Creator is a specialized utility designed to simplify the development and organization of Claude Code skills. It ensures that every capability you build follows the mandatory directory structures—whether for personal use, project sharing, or marketplace distribution—and includes valid YAML frontmatter for maximum discoverability. By providing pre-defined patterns for tool restrictions and multi-file organization, it empowers developers to build high-quality extensions that trigger reliably and perform specific tasks with precision within the Claude Code environment.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Optimized trigger phrase guidance for improved discoverability
Tool restriction presets for security and task focus
Standardized directory structure generation for all skill types
Marketplace-ready plugin configuration and JSON formatting
YAML frontmatter templating with required and optional fields

Use Cases

Scaffolding a new custom skill for a specific development workflow
Ensuring consistent skill organization across large development teams
Optimizing existing instructions into high-performance Claude plugins

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Optimized trigger phrase guidance for improved discoverability
Tool restriction presets for security and task focus
Standardized directory structure generation for all skill types
Marketplace-ready plugin configuration and JSON formatting
YAML frontmatter templating with required and optional fields

Use Cases

Scaffolding a new custom skill for a specific development workflow
Ensuring consistent skill organization across large development teams
Optimizing existing instructions into high-performance Claude plugins