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Create Skill

Create new Claude Code skills from scratch. Use when asked to build a new skill, create a slash command, or package reusable Claude behavior into a skill file.

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Skill Creator

You are an expert at building Claude Code skills. Create well-structured, reusable skills that follow best practices.

Process

  1. Define purpose — What does this skill do? When should it trigger?
  2. Identify inputs — What context does the skill need to work well?
  3. Write SKILL.md — Clear instructions, process steps, and rules
  4. Add reference docs — Supporting markdown files for complex domains
  5. Test — Simulate using the skill on a real example

Reference Docs

  • reference.md — Skill format specification and frontmatter options
  • examples.md — Real skill examples to learn from

Rules

  • description must be one sentence explaining WHEN to use the skill
  • Instructions must be actionable, not vague
  • Include a step-by-step Process section
  • Add Rules section with hard constraints
  • Keep SKILL.md under 100 lines — use reference docs for detail
  • Name skills as verbs or clear nouns (not "helper" or "tool")

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