
Skill Creator
- 5 installs
- 11 repo stars
- Updated April 4, 2026
- win4r/skill-creator
Helps with ai & agent building tasks.
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skill-creator is a Claude Code skill for ai & agent building. It helps solo builders move faster with AI-assisted development.
- skill-creator
- AI & Agent Building
- AI-coding skill
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| Last updated | April 4, 2026 |
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What it does
Helps with ai & agent building tasks.
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Skill Creator
Create effective Claude Code skills by following the process below. For background on skill anatomy and bundled resources, read references/skill-anatomy.md.
Quick Reference
| Step | What | When to Skip |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Understand | Gather concrete usage examples | Usage patterns already clear |
| 2. Plan | Identify reusable scripts, references, assets | Simple skill with no resources |
| 3. Initialize | Run init_skill.py to scaffold | Skill already exists |
| 4. Edit | Write SKILL.md + bundled resources | Never — always needed |
| 5. Package | Validate and zip for distribution | Skill is local-only |
| 6. Iterate | Test on real tasks, refine | Never — always valuable |
After creating or editing a skill, apply the Optimization Principles below to ensure quality.
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Skill Creation Process
Step 1: Understanding the Skill with Concrete Examples
Clearly understand concrete examples of how the skill will be used. This understanding can come from either direct user examples or generated examples validated with user feedback.
For example, when building an image-editor skill, relevant questions include:
- "What functionality should the image-editor skill support?"
- "Can you give some examples of how this skill would be used?"
- "What would a user say that should trigger this skill?"
Start with the most important questions and follow up as needed. Conclude when there is a clear sense of the functionality the skill should support.
Step 2: Planning the Reusable Skill Contents
Analyze each concrete example by:
1. Considering how to execute on the example from scratch 2. Identifying what scripts, references, and assets would be helpful when executing these workflows repeatedly
For guidance on when to use scripts/, references/, and assets/, read references/skill-anatomy.md.
Step 3: Initializing the Skill
When creating a new skill from scratch, run the init script:
python ~/.claude/skills/skill-creator/scripts/init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <output-directory>The script creates the skill directory with a SKILL.md template, proper frontmatter, and example scripts/, references/, and assets/ directories. After initialization, customize or remove the generated example files.
Skip this step if the skill already exists and iteration or packaging is needed.
Step 4: Edit the Skill
The skill is being created for another instance of Claude to use. Focus on information that would be beneficial and non-obvious.
Start with Reusable Skill Contents
Implement the scripts/, references/, and assets/ files identified in Step 2. This may require user input (e.g., brand assets, API documentation). Delete any example files not needed.
Write SKILL.md
Writing Style: Use imperative/infinitive form (verb-first instructions), not second person. Use objective, instructional language (e.g., "To accomplish X, do Y" rather than "You should do X").
Answer these questions in SKILL.md:
1. What is the purpose of the skill, in a few sentences? 2. When should the skill be used? 3. How should Claude use it? Reference all bundled resources so Claude knows they exist.
Step 5: Packaging a Skill
Package into a distributable zip:
python ~/.claude/skills/skill-creator/scripts/package_skill.py <path/to/skill-folder>The script validates (frontmatter, naming, structure, description quality) then packages if validation passes. Fix any errors and re-run if validation fails.
Step 6: Iterate
Iteration workflow: 1. Use the skill on real tasks 2. Notice struggles or inefficiencies 3. Identify how SKILL.md or bundled resources should be updated 4. Implement changes and test again
---
Optimization Principles
Apply these when creating non-trivial skills or iterating on existing ones. These patterns are derived from production skill optimization and directly improve LLM behavior.
1. Information Architecture: Position for LLM Attention
An LLM reads SKILL.md sequentially and weights earlier content more heavily:
- Rules and constraints before reference material. Behavioral rules must appear before the content they constrain. If workflows come first and rules come last, the LLM may forget the rules by execution time.
- Front-load what's needed every invocation. Classification, mode selection, and global rules appear early. Conditional content can appear later or in separate files.
- Move reference material to `references/`. Background information (anatomy, schemas, examples) that isn't needed on every invocation should be in reference files, not in SKILL.md.
2. The Router Pattern: Modular Skills
When a skill has 3+ distinct code paths and exceeds ~400 lines, split into a router + per-path files:
skill-name/
├── SKILL.md ← Router: classification + shared rules (~200 lines)
└── workflows/
├── path-a.md ← Loaded on demand after classification
├── path-b.md
└── path-c.mdThe router pattern reduces initial context by 40-70%. Trade-off: one extra Read tool call per invocation (~1 second). Add a "File" column to routing tables so the LLM has an explicit path to Read.
3. Classification Design: Priority + Disambiguation
When a skill classifies user input into categories:
1. Define a strict priority ordering to resolve multi-match deterministically. 2. Add disambiguation rules for patterns that look like one type but are actually another. 3. Test with 20-30 adversarial inputs including clear cases, ambiguous multi-match, and false-positive traps.
4. Inline References Beat Cross-References
When a rule defined in one section must be applied elsewhere, add an inline reminder at the point of application. Do not rely on the LLM to cross-reference across hundreds of lines. Redundant text is reliable behavior.
5. Prompt Engineering Checklist
Apply to every skill before shipping:
- [ ] Frontmatter description under 120 characters — long descriptions hurt discovery
- [ ] Quick Reference table for routing or multi-step processes — tables are O(1) for LLMs
- [ ] Explicit "Do NOT" prohibitions in high-stakes situations — prevents well-intentioned destructive behavior
- [ ] Optional vs. required dependencies categorized — optional skills skip on failure; required skills retry then ask user
- [ ] Background/reference material in `references/` not inline — keeps SKILL.md lean
- [ ] Absolute paths for script references — the LLM needs the full path, not a relative one
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limitations under the License./skill-creator — Claude Code Skill Design Guide
A Claude Code skill for creating and optimizing other Claude Code skills. Provides a 6-step creation process, bundled scaffolding scripts, and optimization principles for building production-quality skills.
Usage
/skill-creatorThen describe the skill you want to build. The skill walks you through understanding, planning, initializing, editing, packaging, and iterating.
What's Included
skill-creator/
├── SKILL.md ← Lean router: creation process + optimization principles
├── references/
│ └── skill-anatomy.md ← Background: skill structure, bundled resources, progressive disclosure
├── scripts/
│ ├── init_skill.py ← Scaffold a new skill directory
│ ├── package_skill.py ← Validate and package a skill as .zip
│ └── quick_validate.py ← Fast validation of skill structure
└── LICENSE.txtSkill Creation Process
| Step | What | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Understand | Gather concrete usage examples | Clear functionality scope |
| 2. Plan | Identify reusable scripts, references, assets | Resource list |
| 3. Initialize | Run scripts/init_skill.py | Skill directory with template |
| 4. Edit | Write SKILL.md + bundled resources | Working skill |
| 5. Package | Run scripts/package_skill.py | Distributable .zip |
| 6. Iterate | Test on real tasks, refine | Polished skill |
Optimization Principles
The skill includes an Optimization Principles section derived from a thorough optimization pass on win4r/dev-skill. These are reusable design patterns for building high-quality skills:
Information Architecture
Position behavioral rules before reference material in SKILL.md. LLMs weight earlier content more heavily — rules buried at the bottom get forgotten.
The Router Pattern
When a skill has 3+ code paths and exceeds ~400 lines, split into a router (SKILL.md) + per-path files loaded on demand. Reduces initial context by 40-70%.
skill-name/
├── SKILL.md ← Router: classification + shared rules
└── workflows/
├── path-a.md ← Loaded via Read tool after routing
└── path-b.mdClassification Design
For skills that classify user input: define a strict priority ordering (resolves multi-match) and disambiguation rules (resolves false positives). Test with 20-30 adversarial inputs.
Inline References
When a rule must be applied in a different section, add a reminder at the point of application. Don't rely on the LLM to cross-reference across hundreds of lines.
Prompt Engineering Heuristics
- Keep frontmatter
descriptionunder 120 characters - Use tables for routing/lookup (O(1) for LLMs)
- Explicit "Do NOT" prohibitions in high-stakes situations
- Categorize dependencies as optional vs. required for error handling
Scaffolding Scripts
Initialize a new skill
python scripts/init_skill.py my-skill --path ~/.claude/skillsCreates ~/.claude/skills/my-skill/ with a SKILL.md template and example scripts/, references/, assets/ directories.
Validate a skill
python scripts/quick_validate.py path/to/skill-folderChecks frontmatter, naming conventions, directory structure, and description quality.
Package for distribution
python scripts/package_skill.py path/to/skill-folderValidates first, then creates a .zip file ready for sharing.
Installation
git clone https://github.com/win4r/skill-creator.git ~/.claude/skills/skill-creatorPrerequisites
- Claude Code
- Python 3.8+ (for scaffolding scripts)
License
See LICENSE.txt.
Skill Anatomy & Bundled Resources
About Skills
Skills are modular, self-contained packages that extend Claude's capabilities by providing specialized knowledge, workflows, and tools. They transform Claude from a general-purpose agent into a specialized agent equipped with procedural knowledge that no model can fully possess.
What Skills Provide
1. Specialized workflows - Multi-step procedures for specific domains 2. Tool integrations - Instructions for working with specific file formats or APIs 3. Domain expertise - Company-specific knowledge, schemas, business logic 4. Bundled resources - Scripts, references, and assets for complex and repetitive tasks
Anatomy of a Skill
Every skill consists of a required SKILL.md file and optional bundled resources:
skill-name/
├── SKILL.md (required)
│ ├── YAML frontmatter metadata (required)
│ │ ├── name: (required)
│ │ └── description: (required)
│ └── Markdown instructions (required)
└── Bundled Resources (optional)
├── scripts/ - Executable code (Python/Bash/etc.)
├── references/ - Documentation intended to be loaded into context as needed
└── assets/ - Files used in output (templates, icons, fonts, etc.)SKILL.md (required)
Metadata Quality: The name and description in YAML frontmatter determine when Claude will use the skill. Be specific about what the skill does and when to use it. Use the third-person (e.g. "This skill should be used when..." instead of "Use this skill when...").
Bundled Resources (optional)
Scripts (scripts/)
Executable code (Python/Bash/etc.) for tasks that require deterministic reliability or are repeatedly rewritten.
- When to include: When the same code is being rewritten repeatedly or deterministic reliability is needed
- Example:
scripts/rotate_pdf.pyfor PDF rotation tasks - Benefits: Token efficient, deterministic, may be executed without loading into context
- Note: Scripts may still need to be read by Claude for patching or environment-specific adjustments
References (references/)
Documentation and reference material intended to be loaded as needed into context to inform Claude's process and thinking.
- When to include: For documentation that Claude should reference while working
- Examples:
references/finance.mdfor financial schemas,references/mnda.mdfor company NDA template,references/policies.mdfor company policies,references/api_docs.mdfor API specifications - Use cases: Database schemas, API documentation, domain knowledge, company policies, detailed workflow guides
- Benefits: Keeps SKILL.md lean, loaded only when Claude determines it's needed
- Best practice: If files are large (>10k words), include grep search patterns in SKILL.md
- Avoid duplication: Information should live in either SKILL.md or references files, not both. Prefer references files for detailed information unless it's truly core to the skill — this keeps SKILL.md lean while making information discoverable without hogging the context window.
Assets (assets/)
Files not intended to be loaded into context, but rather used within the output Claude produces.
- When to include: When the skill needs files that will be used in the final output
- Examples:
assets/logo.pngfor brand assets,assets/slides.pptxfor PowerPoint templates,assets/frontend-template/for HTML/React boilerplate,assets/font.ttffor typography - Use cases: Templates, images, icons, boilerplate code, fonts, sample documents that get copied or modified
- Benefits: Separates output resources from documentation, enables Claude to use files without loading them into context
Progressive Disclosure Design Principle
Skills use a three-level loading system to manage context efficiently:
1. Metadata (name + description) - Always in context (~100 words) 2. SKILL.md body - When skill triggers (<5k words) 3. Bundled resources - As needed by Claude (Unlimited*)
*Unlimited because scripts can be executed without reading into context window.
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Skill Initializer - Creates a new skill from template
Usage:
init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <path>
Examples:
init_skill.py my-new-skill --path skills/public
init_skill.py my-api-helper --path skills/private
init_skill.py custom-skill --path /custom/location
"""
import re
import sys
from pathlib import Path
SKILL_TEMPLATE = """---
name: {skill_name}
description: [TODO: Complete and informative explanation of what the skill does and when to use it. Include WHEN to use this skill - specific scenarios, file types, or tasks that trigger it.]
---
# {skill_title}
## Overview
[TODO: 1-2 sentences explaining what this skill enables]
## Structuring This Skill
[TODO: Choose the structure that best fits this skill's purpose. Common patterns:
**1. Workflow-Based** (best for sequential processes)
- Works well when there are clear step-by-step procedures
- Example: DOCX skill with "Workflow Decision Tree" → "Reading" → "Creating" → "Editing"
- Structure: ## Overview → ## Workflow Decision Tree → ## Step 1 → ## Step 2...
**2. Task-Based** (best for tool collections)
- Works well when the skill offers different operations/capabilities
- Example: PDF skill with "Quick Start" → "Merge PDFs" → "Split PDFs" → "Extract Text"
- Structure: ## Overview → ## Quick Start → ## Task Category 1 → ## Task Category 2...
**3. Reference/Guidelines** (best for standards or specifications)
- Works well for brand guidelines, coding standards, or requirements
- Example: Brand styling with "Brand Guidelines" → "Colors" → "Typography" → "Features"
- Structure: ## Overview → ## Guidelines → ## Specifications → ## Usage...
**4. Capabilities-Based** (best for integrated systems)
- Works well when the skill provides multiple interrelated features
- Example: Product Management with "Core Capabilities" → numbered capability list
- Structure: ## Overview → ## Core Capabilities → ### 1. Feature → ### 2. Feature...
Patterns can be mixed and matched as needed. Most skills combine patterns (e.g., start with task-based, add workflow for complex operations).
Delete this entire "Structuring This Skill" section when done - it's just guidance.]
## [TODO: Replace with the first main section based on chosen structure]
[TODO: Add content here. See examples in existing skills:
- Code samples for technical skills
- Decision trees for complex workflows
- Concrete examples with realistic user requests
- References to scripts/templates/references as needed]
## Resources
This skill includes example resource directories that demonstrate how to organize different types of bundled resources:
### scripts/
Executable code (Python/Bash/etc.) that can be run directly to perform specific operations.
**Examples from other skills:**
- PDF skill: `fill_fillable_fields.py`, `extract_form_field_info.py` - utilities for PDF manipulation
- DOCX skill: `document.py`, `utilities.py` - Python modules for document processing
**Appropriate for:** Python scripts, shell scripts, or any executable code that performs automation, data processing, or specific operations.
**Note:** Scripts may be executed without loading into context, but can still be read by Claude for patching or environment adjustments.
### references/
Documentation and reference material intended to be loaded into context to inform Claude's process and thinking.
**Examples from other skills:**
- Product management: `communication.md`, `context_building.md` - detailed workflow guides
- BigQuery: API reference documentation and query examples
- Finance: Schema documentation, company policies
**Appropriate for:** In-depth documentation, API references, database schemas, comprehensive guides, or any detailed information that Claude should reference while working.
### assets/
Files not intended to be loaded into context, but rather used within the output Claude produces.
**Examples from other skills:**
- Brand styling: PowerPoint template files (.pptx), logo files
- Frontend builder: HTML/React boilerplate project directories
- Typography: Font files (.ttf, .woff2)
**Appropriate for:** Templates, boilerplate code, document templates, images, icons, fonts, or any files meant to be copied or used in the final output.
---
**Any unneeded directories can be deleted.** Not every skill requires all three types of resources.
"""
EXAMPLE_SCRIPT = '''#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Example helper script for {skill_name}
This is a placeholder script that can be executed directly.
Replace with actual implementation or delete if not needed.
Example real scripts from other skills:
- pdf/scripts/fill_fillable_fields.py - Fills PDF form fields
- pdf/scripts/convert_pdf_to_images.py - Converts PDF pages to images
"""
def main():
print("This is an example script for {skill_name}")
# TODO: Add actual script logic here
# This could be data processing, file conversion, API calls, etc.
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
'''
EXAMPLE_REFERENCE = """# Reference Documentation for {skill_title}
This is a placeholder for detailed reference documentation.
Replace with actual reference content or delete if not needed.
Example real reference docs from other skills:
- product-management/references/communication.md - Comprehensive guide for status updates
- product-management/references/context_building.md - Deep-dive on gathering context
- bigquery/references/ - API references and query examples
## When Reference Docs Are Useful
Reference docs are ideal for:
- Comprehensive API documentation
- Detailed workflow guides
- Complex multi-step processes
- Information too lengthy for main SKILL.md
- Content that's only needed for specific use cases
## Structure Suggestions
### API Reference Example
- Overview
- Authentication
- Endpoints with examples
- Error codes
- Rate limits
### Workflow Guide Example
- Prerequisites
- Step-by-step instructions
- Common patterns
- Troubleshooting
- Best practices
"""
EXAMPLE_ASSET = """# Example Asset File
This placeholder represents where asset files would be stored.
Replace with actual asset files (templates, images, fonts, etc.) or delete if not needed.
Asset files are NOT intended to be loaded into context, but rather used within
the output Claude produces.
Example asset files from other skills:
- Brand guidelines: logo.png, slides_template.pptx
- Frontend builder: hello-world/ directory with HTML/React boilerplate
- Typography: custom-font.ttf, font-family.woff2
- Data: sample_data.csv, test_dataset.json
## Common Asset Types
- Templates: .pptx, .docx, boilerplate directories
- Images: .png, .jpg, .svg, .gif
- Fonts: .ttf, .otf, .woff, .woff2
- Boilerplate code: Project directories, starter files
- Icons: .ico, .svg
- Data files: .csv, .json, .xml, .yaml
Note: This is a text placeholder. Actual assets can be any file type.
"""
def title_case_skill_name(skill_name):
"""Convert hyphenated skill name to Title Case for display."""
return ' '.join(word.capitalize() for word in skill_name.split('-'))
def init_skill(skill_name, path):
"""
Initialize a new skill directory with template SKILL.md.
Args:
skill_name: Name of the skill
path: Path where the skill directory should be created
Returns:
Path to created skill directory, or None if error
"""
# Determine skill directory path
skill_dir = Path(path).resolve() / skill_name
# Check if directory already exists
if skill_dir.exists():
print(f"❌ Error: Skill directory already exists: {skill_dir}")
return None
# Create skill directory
try:
skill_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=False)
print(f"✅ Created skill directory: {skill_dir}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error creating directory: {e}")
return None
# Create SKILL.md from template
skill_title = title_case_skill_name(skill_name)
skill_content = SKILL_TEMPLATE.format(
skill_name=skill_name,
skill_title=skill_title
)
skill_md_path = skill_dir / 'SKILL.md'
try:
skill_md_path.write_text(skill_content)
print("✅ Created SKILL.md")
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error creating SKILL.md: {e}")
return None
# Create resource directories with example files
try:
# Create scripts/ directory with example script
scripts_dir = skill_dir / 'scripts'
scripts_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
example_script = scripts_dir / 'example.py'
example_script.write_text(EXAMPLE_SCRIPT.format(skill_name=skill_name))
example_script.chmod(0o755)
print("✅ Created scripts/example.py")
# Create references/ directory with example reference doc
references_dir = skill_dir / 'references'
references_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
example_reference = references_dir / 'api_reference.md'
example_reference.write_text(EXAMPLE_REFERENCE.format(skill_title=skill_title))
print("✅ Created references/api_reference.md")
# Create assets/ directory with example asset placeholder
assets_dir = skill_dir / 'assets'
assets_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
example_asset = assets_dir / 'example_asset.txt'
example_asset.write_text(EXAMPLE_ASSET)
print("✅ Created assets/example_asset.txt")
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error creating resource directories: {e}")
return None
# Print next steps
print(f"\n✅ Skill '{skill_name}' initialized successfully at {skill_dir}")
print("\nNext steps:")
print("1. Edit SKILL.md to complete the TODO items and update the description")
print("2. Customize or delete the example files in scripts/, references/, and assets/")
print("3. Run the validator when ready to check the skill structure")
return skill_dir
def main():
if len(sys.argv) < 4 or sys.argv[2] != '--path':
print("Usage: init_skill.py <skill-name> --path <path>")
print("\nSkill name requirements:")
print(" - Hyphen-case identifier (e.g., 'data-analyzer')")
print(" - Lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens only")
print(" - Max 40 characters")
print(" - Must match directory name exactly")
print("\nExamples:")
print(" init_skill.py my-new-skill --path skills/public")
print(" init_skill.py my-api-helper --path skills/private")
print(" init_skill.py custom-skill --path /custom/location")
sys.exit(1)
skill_name = sys.argv[1]
path = sys.argv[3]
# Validate skill name before creating anything
if not re.match(r'^[a-z0-9-]+$', skill_name):
print(f"❌ Error: Skill name '{skill_name}' is invalid.")
print(" Must be hyphen-case: lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens only.")
print(f" Suggestion: {re.sub(r'[^a-z0-9-]+', '-', skill_name.lower()).strip('-')}")
sys.exit(1)
if skill_name.startswith('-') or skill_name.endswith('-') or '--' in skill_name:
print(f"❌ Error: Skill name '{skill_name}' cannot start/end with hyphen or contain consecutive hyphens.")
sys.exit(1)
if len(skill_name) > 40:
print(f"❌ Error: Skill name '{skill_name}' exceeds 40 character limit ({len(skill_name)} chars).")
sys.exit(1)
print(f"🚀 Initializing skill: {skill_name}")
print(f" Location: {path}")
print()
result = init_skill(skill_name, path)
if result:
sys.exit(0)
else:
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Skill Packager - Creates a distributable zip file of a skill folder
Usage:
python utils/package_skill.py <path/to/skill-folder> [output-directory]
Example:
python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill
python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill ./dist
"""
import sys
import zipfile
from pathlib import Path
from quick_validate import validate_skill
def package_skill(skill_path, output_dir=None):
"""
Package a skill folder into a zip file.
Args:
skill_path: Path to the skill folder
output_dir: Optional output directory for the zip file (defaults to current directory)
Returns:
Path to the created zip file, or None if error
"""
skill_path = Path(skill_path).resolve()
# Validate skill folder exists
if not skill_path.exists():
print(f"❌ Error: Skill folder not found: {skill_path}")
return None
if not skill_path.is_dir():
print(f"❌ Error: Path is not a directory: {skill_path}")
return None
# Validate SKILL.md exists
skill_md = skill_path / "SKILL.md"
if not skill_md.exists():
print(f"❌ Error: SKILL.md not found in {skill_path}")
return None
# Run validation before packaging
print("🔍 Validating skill...")
valid, message = validate_skill(skill_path)
if not valid:
print(f"❌ Validation failed: {message}")
print(" Please fix the validation errors before packaging.")
return None
print(f"✅ {message}\n")
# Determine output location
skill_name = skill_path.name
if output_dir:
output_path = Path(output_dir).resolve()
output_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
else:
output_path = Path.cwd()
zip_filename = output_path / f"{skill_name}.zip"
# Create the zip file
try:
with zipfile.ZipFile(zip_filename, 'w', zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zipf:
# Walk through the skill directory
for file_path in skill_path.rglob('*'):
if file_path.is_file():
# Calculate the relative path within the zip
arcname = file_path.relative_to(skill_path.parent)
zipf.write(file_path, arcname)
print(f" Added: {arcname}")
print(f"\n✅ Successfully packaged skill to: {zip_filename}")
return zip_filename
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error creating zip file: {e}")
return None
def main():
if len(sys.argv) < 2:
print("Usage: python utils/package_skill.py <path/to/skill-folder> [output-directory]")
print("\nExample:")
print(" python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill")
print(" python utils/package_skill.py skills/public/my-skill ./dist")
sys.exit(1)
skill_path = sys.argv[1]
output_dir = sys.argv[2] if len(sys.argv) > 2 else None
print(f"📦 Packaging skill: {skill_path}")
if output_dir:
print(f" Output directory: {output_dir}")
print()
result = package_skill(skill_path, output_dir)
if result:
sys.exit(0)
else:
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Quick validation script for skills - minimal version
"""
import sys
import os
import re
from pathlib import Path
def validate_skill(skill_path):
"""Basic validation of a skill"""
skill_path = Path(skill_path)
# Check SKILL.md exists
skill_md = skill_path / 'SKILL.md'
if not skill_md.exists():
return False, "SKILL.md not found"
# Read and validate frontmatter
content = skill_md.read_text()
if not content.startswith('---'):
return False, "No YAML frontmatter found"
# Extract frontmatter
match = re.match(r'^---\n(.*?)\n---', content, re.DOTALL)
if not match:
return False, "Invalid frontmatter format"
frontmatter = match.group(1)
# Check required fields
if 'name:' not in frontmatter:
return False, "Missing 'name' in frontmatter"
if 'description:' not in frontmatter:
return False, "Missing 'description' in frontmatter"
# Extract name for validation
name_match = re.search(r'name:\s*(.+)', frontmatter)
if name_match:
name = name_match.group(1).strip()
# Check naming convention (hyphen-case: lowercase with hyphens)
if not re.match(r'^[a-z0-9-]+$', name):
return False, f"Name '{name}' should be hyphen-case (lowercase letters, digits, and hyphens only)"
if name.startswith('-') or name.endswith('-') or '--' in name:
return False, f"Name '{name}' cannot start/end with hyphen or contain consecutive hyphens"
# Extract and validate description
desc_match = re.search(r'description:\s*(.+)', frontmatter)
if desc_match:
description = desc_match.group(1).strip()
# Check for angle brackets
if '<' in description or '>' in description:
return False, "Description cannot contain angle brackets (< or >)"
return True, "Skill is valid!"
if __name__ == "__main__":
if len(sys.argv) != 2:
print("Usage: python quick_validate.py <skill_directory>")
sys.exit(1)
valid, message = validate_skill(sys.argv[1])
print(message)
sys.exit(0 if valid else 1)