Agent skill · software engineering · aiskillstore
skill-creator
This skill should be used when the user asks to create a new skill, build a skill, make a custom skill, develop a CLI skill, or wants to extend the CLI with new capabilities. Automates the entire skill creation workflow from brainstorming to installation.
Why this skill is useful
Adds a complete automation script for creating and installing CLI skills, which the AI cannot generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires claude-code, codex, github-copilot-cli installed locally. About 9k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
skill-creator Purpose To create new CLI skills following Anthropic's official best practices with zero manual configuration. This skill automates brainstorming, template application, validation, and installation processes while maintaining progressive disclosure patterns and writing style standards. 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 Core Capabilities 1. Interactive Brainstorming - Collaborative session to define skill purpose and scope 2. Prompt Enhancement - Optional integration with prompt-engineer skill for refinement 3. Template Application - Automatic file generation from standardized templates 4. Validation - YAML, content, and style checks against Anthropic standards 5. Installation - Local repository or global installation with symlinks 6. Progress Tracking - Visual gauge showing completion status at each step Step 0: Discovery Before starting skill creation, gather runtime information: Key Information Needed: Which platforms to target (Copilot, Claude, Codex, or all three) Installation preference (local, global, or both) Skill name and purpose Skill type (general, code, documentation, analysis) Main Workflow Progress Tracking Guidelines Throughout the workflow, display a visual progress bar before starting each phase to keep the user informed. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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