# Packmind Create Package

> Guide for creating Packmind packages via the CLI. This skill should be used when users want to create a new package to organize standards, commands, and skills for distribution. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/packmind-create-package` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/packmind-create-package`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/packmind-create-package/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/packmind-create-package

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# Package Creator

Create Packmind packages—logical collections of standards, commands, and skills that can be distributed together.

## About Packages

A **Package** groups related artifacts by technology, domain, team, or architectural layer. Instead of managing individual items, packages let you distribute related content as a single unit.

Examples: `frontend`, `backend-api`, `nestjs`, `e2e`

## Prerequisites

Verify packmind-cli is available:

```bash
packmind-cli --version
```

If not installed:

```bash
npm install -g @packmind/cli
packmind-cli login
```

## Workflow

### Step 1: Check Existing Packages

List existing packages to identify naming conventions:

```bash
packmind-cli install --list
```

Review the output to:
- Avoid duplicate or conflicting names
- Follow existing naming conventions (lowercase, kebab-case slugs)
- Understand how packages are organized in this workspace

### Step 2: Confirm with User

Before creating, confirm the package details:

```
Package name: <name>
Description: <description or "none">

Proceed?
```

Wait for explicit user approval.

### Step 3: Create the Package

Run the CLI command:

```bash
packmind-cli packages create "<name>" --description="<description>"
```

Or without description:

```bash
packmind-cli packages create "<name>"
```

### Expected Output

On success:

```
Created: <slug>
You can see it at: https://<host>/packages/<slug>
You can install it with: packmind-cli packages install <slug>
```

## Naming Guidelines

- **Name**: Human-readable, can include spaces (e.g., "Backend API")
- **Slug**: Auto-generated from name, lowercase with hyphens (e.g., "backend-api")
- **Collision handling**: If slug exists, server auto-increments (e.g., "frontend-2")

## Troubleshooting

| Error | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| "Not authenticated" | Run `packmind-cli login` |
| "Network error" | Check connection, retry |
| "Name must be at least 3 characters" | Use a longer name |

## Next Steps

After creating a package, content can be added via:

1. **MCP tools**: Use `packageSlugs` parameter when creating standards/commands
2. **Web interface**: Navigate to the package URL and add items manually

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