# Create Skill

> Expert guidance for creating, writing, building, and refining GSD skills. Use when working with SKILL.md files, authoring new skills, improving existing skills, or understanding skill structure and best practices.

- Skill: `mkurman/create-skill` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 25 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mkurman/create-skill`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mkurman/create-skill/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: mkurman (https://skillmd.com/u/mkurman)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mkurman/create-skill

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Name conventions: `create-*`, `manage-*`, `setup-*`, `generate-*`, `build-*`
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<success_criteria>
A well-structured skill:
- Has valid YAML frontmatter
- Uses pure XML structure (no markdown headings in body)
- Has essential principles inline in SKILL.md
- Routes directly to appropriate workflows based on user intent
- Keeps SKILL.md under 500 lines
- Asks minimal clarifying questions only when truly needed
- Has been tested with real usage
</success_criteria>