create-skill-file

Guides creation of well-structured SKILL.md files with clear naming, structure, and content rules.

• Creates SKILL.md files following best practices
• Defines naming and description standards for skills
• Outlines file structure and content organization
• Provides a quality checklist for skill validation

• Name must be lowercase, hyphenated, ≤64 chars, match directory
• Description must be clear, concise, contextual, and include keywords
• Use 3-step creation process: create dir, write SKILL.md, test
• Follows 4C principle: Clear, Concise, Contextual, Complete
• Supports progressive disclosure with subfiles for complex skills
• Must avoid generic knowledge and redundant content

1. 1.Create directory with mkdir -p .claude/skill/skill-name
2. 2.Write SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter, When to Use, How It Works, Examples
3. 3.Test by triggering with described keywords or scenarios
4. 4.Organize into templates/scripts for complex workflows
5. 5.Validate against quality checklist before finalizing