# Skill Creator > Use when working with a meta-skill to guide the creation of new agent skills - Skill: `tomevault-io/skill-creator-144` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/skill-creator-144` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/skill-creator-144/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/skill-creator-144 --- # Skill Creator Use this skill when you need to create a new agent skill. ## Required Structure Each skill must be a directory in `.agent/skills/` containing at least a `SKILL.md` file. ## SKILL.md Format The `SKILL.md` file MUST start with YAML frontmatter: ```yaml --- name: skill-name description: a brief description of what the skill does --- ``` ## Guidance 1. **Focused Scope**: Each skill should have a clear, specific purpose. 2. **Actionable Instructions**: Provide clear steps or rules for the agent to follow. 3. **Resources**: If the skill requires helper scripts, place them in a `scripts/` subdirectory within the skill folder. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/eng618) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.