# 04 Skill Generate

> Generate a router-based skill across the host AI tools a project uses. Use when the user wants to create, scaffold, or refactor a skill, or turn a workflow into one. Not for other artifacts like rules, agents, commands, hooks.

- Skill: `ai-driven-dev/04-skill-generate` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 14 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ai-driven-dev/04-skill-generate`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ai-driven-dev/04-skill-generate/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: ai-driven-dev (https://skillmd.com/u/ai-driven-dev)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ai-driven-dev/04-skill-generate

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# Skill Generate

```mermaid
flowchart LR
  new([create]) --> scope --> plan --> write --> validate
  edit([modify]) --> plan
```

## Actions

Run the flow above. Read only the next action file.

| Action   | Does                       |
| -------- | -------------------------- |
| scope    | frame the skill and target |
| plan     | break it into actions      |
| write    | write the router and files |
| validate | review the files and fix   |

## Transversal rules

- Default to `create`; follow `modify` when asked.
- If a cited reference cannot be read, stop and report the missing file.
- Confirm every target and name with the user.
- Never write silently.