Create Skill File
Generates a basic skill file structure with placeholders for new AI agent skills, streamlining development.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add create-skill-file npx -- -y @trustedskills/create-skill-file
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"create-skill-file": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/create-skill-file"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The create-skill-file skill allows you to generate a basic skill file structure. It creates files and directories necessary for building a new AI agent skill, streamlining the initial setup process. This includes generating boilerplate code and configuration files, accelerating development time for new skills.
When to use it
- You're starting a new AI agent skill from scratch and want to avoid manual file creation.
- You need a standardized project structure for your skills to ensure consistency across multiple projects.
- You are teaching others how to develop AI agent skills and want to provide them with a pre-built template.
- You're looking to quickly prototype a new skill idea without getting bogged down in initial setup tasks.
Key capabilities
- Generates a basic project directory structure for an AI agent skill.
- Creates essential files like
skill.jsonandmain.py. - Provides boilerplate code as a starting point for skill logic.
Example prompts
- "Create a new skill file named 'my_new_skill'."
- "Generate a skill file with the name 'data_transformer'."
- "Initialize a skill project called 'report_generator'."
Tips & gotchas
The generated files are intended as a starting point and will likely require customization to fit your specific needs. Ensure you understand the purpose of each generated file before making modifications.
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