Agent skill · writing content · aiskillstore
create-skill
Guide for creating new Agent Skills. Use this skill when you need to create a new skill.
Why this skill is useful
Codifies a structured approach for creating new agent skills, ensuring consistency and clarity in skill development.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Create Skill Skill Structure Requirements Frontmatter: Must include name (lowercase-alphanumeric) and description. Description: Must include what it does and when to use it. Body: Keep under 500 lines. Use imperative language. Resources: Move detailed docs to references/ and code to scripts/. Process 1. Directory: mkdir <name>. Create scripts/, references/, or assets/ only if you actually have content for them. 2. Metadata: Write the SKILL.md frontmatter first. 3. Resources: Implement scripts and test them. 4. Instructions: Write concise steps in SKILL.md body. 5. Verify: Ensure frontmatter name matches directory name. References Full Specification Design Patterns
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/create-skill