skill-creator · sickn33 — Claude Code skill: create and package
Skill to create, review and package custom skills with Python scaffolding, frontmatter validation and ZIP helpers. Use it to extend your IDE or automate repetitive tasks.
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill skill-creator -a claude-codeWhat skill-creator does
skill-creator sets up a new skill structure: generates a Python template, validates frontmatter metadata for correctness, and assists with ZIP packaging. It follows official standards and works for both local and global installation.
Built-in validation and packaging helpers catch common metadata and folder structure mistakes. Read the full guide before use—it covers mandatory prerequisites, scope boundaries and verification steps. The skill's output is not final: verify compatibility with your target platform and environment separately.
What it helps with
- Create a new skill to extend IDE or CLI functionality
- Package domain knowledge into a reusable skill format
- Automate repetitive tasks with a custom skill
- Validate skill metadata before publishing
- Install a skill locally or globally in your IDE
Example prompts for the agent
- Create a skill to automate Docker deployment workflows
- Validate frontmatter for a new skill draft
- Package a skill and install it into Claude Code
How to install skill-creator
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill skill-creator -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/skill-creator/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/skill-creator/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill skill-creator -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/skill-creator/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill skill-creator -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/skill-creator/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills skill-creator2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/skill-creator/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill skill-creator -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --path skills/skill-creatorManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/skill-creator/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill skill-creator -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about skill-creator
How do I install skill-creator in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill skill-creator -a claude-code, then open ~/.claude/skills/skill-creator/SKILL.md.
What does skill-creator do?
It generates a skill scaffold with a Python template, validates frontmatter metadata, and helps package the result into a ZIP archive. Use it to build custom IDE or CLI extensions.
Do I need to prepare anything before using it?
Yes, read the full guide at references/detailed-guide.md—it covers requirements, safety, prerequisites and validation. Verify target-platform compatibility separately.
Source text
SKILL.md · Apache-2.0
---
name: skill-creator
description: "Create and review reusable skill drafts with bundled Python scaffolding, basic frontmatter validation and ZIP packaging helpers. Use for skill authoring and packaging; verify target-host requirements separately."
category: meta
risk: critical
source: community
tags: "[automation, scaffolding, skill-creation, meta-skill]"
date_added: "2026-02-27"
plugin:
targets:
codex: supported
claude: supported
---
# skill-creator
Modified for the AAS catalog: corrected bundled workflow, validation and packaging safeguards (2026-10-23).
## Detailed Guide
Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed-guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.
## When to Use This Skill
This skill should be used when:
- User wants to extend CLI functionality with custom capabilities
- User needs to create a skill following official standards
- User wants to automate repetitive CLI tasks with a reusable skill
- User needs to package domain knowledge into a skill format
- User wants both local and global skill installation options
## Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
© sickn33 · Apache-2.0 · sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills
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