How do I initialize a new skill?

Use the provided init_skill.py script to automatically generate a standard directory structure, including a SKILL.md template and placeholder folders for scripts, references, and assets.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A skill is a modular, self-contained package that extends Claude's capabilities by providing specialized knowledge, procedural workflows, and tool integrations via a structured SKILL.md file and optional resources.

How do I distribute a skill I have built?

Run the package_skill.py script to validate your skill against standard requirements and generate a distributable zip file that maintains the correct internal directory structure.

What is the progressive disclosure design principle?

It is a three-level loading system (Metadata, SKILL.md, and Bundled Resources) that manages the AI's context window efficiently by only loading detailed information when Claude determines it is necessary for the task.

Skill Creator Tool

Name: Skill Creator Tool
Author: 8b-is

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Developer Tools

Standardizes the development and packaging of specialized Claude Code skills through a structured engineering framework and automation scripts.

About

The Skill Creator skill provides a comprehensive framework for building modular, self-contained packages that extend Claude's capabilities with domain-specific knowledge and workflows. By guiding users through a structured six-step process—from initial conceptualization to final distribution—this skill ensures that custom extensions follow the progressive disclosure design principle. This optimizes context window usage while equipping Claude with the precise scripts, reference materials, and assets required to handle complex, repetitive, or highly specialized technical tasks.

Key Features

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Built-in validation for skill naming conventions and directory structures
Standardized SKILL.md template generation with validated YAML frontmatter
Automated initialization and packaging scripts for rapid skill distribution
Resource management for bundled scripts, reference docs, and output assets
Implementation of progressive disclosure principles for context efficiency

Use Cases

Building custom domain-specific extensions for specialized enterprise workflows
Packaging reusable API documentation and schemas for AI-assisted development
Creating distributable skill modules for team-wide Claude Code standardization

About

Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Built-in validation for skill naming conventions and directory structures
Standardized SKILL.md template generation with validated YAML frontmatter
Automated initialization and packaging scripts for rapid skill distribution
Resource management for bundled scripts, reference docs, and output assets
Implementation of progressive disclosure principles for context efficiency

Use Cases

Building custom domain-specific extensions for specialized enterprise workflows
Packaging reusable API documentation and schemas for AI-assisted development
Creating distributable skill modules for team-wide Claude Code standardization