When should I include a script in my skill?

Include scripts in the /scripts folder when a task requires deterministic reliability or when Claude is repeatedly rewriting the same complex code logic.

What is the Progressive Disclosure principle?

It is a three-level loading system (Metadata > SKILL.md > Resources) that keeps Claude's context window lean by only loading detailed information when it is triggered by a specific task.

Does every skill require a SKILL.md file?

Yes, every skill must have a SKILL.md file containing required YAML frontmatter (name and description) and the core markdown instructions for the AI.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A skill is a modular, self-contained package that extends Claude's capabilities by providing specialized knowledge, workflows, and tools for specific domains.

Skill Creator

Name: Skill Creator
Author: pruett

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Developer Tools

Guides the development of modular, context-efficient skills to extend Claude's specialized capabilities and workflows.

Skill Creator is a meta-utility designed to help developers build high-quality extensions for Claude Code. It provides a standardized framework for creating 'Skills'—modular packages that transform Claude from a general-purpose assistant into a specialized domain expert. The skill emphasizes context window efficiency through a 'Progressive Disclosure' design principle, ensuring Claude only loads deep technical references and scripts when necessary. By following this guide, users can implement structured workflows, tool integrations, and bundled resources that provide procedural knowledge beyond standard model training.

Key Features

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02Guidance on bundling executable scripts, reference docs, and static assets

03Standardized SKILL.md structure with YAML metadata management

04Step-by-step lifecycle management from initialization to packaging

05Context optimization via the Progressive Disclosure design pattern

06Strategic frameworks for setting task-specific 'Degrees of Freedom'

Use Cases

01Building domain-specific onboarding guides for complex codebases

02Creating reusable tool integrations for company-specific APIs or schemas

03Developing specialized DevOps automation scripts with deterministic reliability

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pruett/dotfiles skill-creator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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