How do I ensure Claude discovers my new skill?

Write a specific description in the SKILL.md frontmatter that includes both what it does and when to use it, using natural trigger words users are likely to say.

Can I restrict which tools a skill can access?

Yes, you can use the allowed-tools field in the SKILL.md frontmatter to limit access to specific tools like Read, Grep, or Glob for security or focus.

Where should I store my custom skills?

Personal skills belong in ~/.claude/skills/, while project-specific skills should be placed in a .claude/skills/ directory within your repository.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized capability that enhances Claude's behavior when performing specific tasks within the Claude Code CLI environment.

What are the naming rules for custom skills?

Skill names must use only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens, with a maximum length of 64 characters, and must match the directory name.

Skill Writer for Claude Code

Name: Skill Writer for Claude Code
Author: Activer007

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Developer Tools

Facilitates the creation, structuring, and validation of custom Agent Skills to extend Claude Code's capabilities.

About

Skill Writer is an essential utility for developers looking to extend Claude Code by creating custom Agent Skills. It provides comprehensive guidance on designing SKILL.md files, managing YAML frontmatter, and organizing directory structures for both personal and project-based workflows. By ensuring proper naming conventions and specific trigger descriptions, this skill helps users build highly discoverable and effective automated routines that follow Claude's best practices for skill development and implementation.

Key Features

Step-by-step guidance for SKILL.md creation and frontmatter formatting
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Support for multi-file skill structures including reference and example files
Best practices for writing trigger-focused descriptions to improve discovery
Debugging and troubleshooting assistance for skill activation issues
Automatic validation of naming conventions and character limits

Use Cases

Validating YAML frontmatter and directory structures for existing skills
Creating a project-specific skill for team-wide coding standards
Converting existing prompt engineering workflows into reusable IDE skills

About

Key Features

Step-by-step guidance for SKILL.md creation and frontmatter formatting
0 GitHub stars
Support for multi-file skill structures including reference and example files
Best practices for writing trigger-focused descriptions to improve discovery
Debugging and troubleshooting assistance for skill activation issues
Automatic validation of naming conventions and character limits

Use Cases

Validating YAML frontmatter and directory structures for existing skills
Creating a project-specific skill for team-wide coding standards
Converting existing prompt engineering workflows into reusable IDE skills