What should be stored in the 'references' directory?

The references directory is for documentation, schemas, and API specs that inform Claude's thinking but are too large to live in the primary SKILL.md file.

Why is the imperative form required for skill instructions?

Using verb-first, instructional language ensures clarity and consistency when one AI instance provides procedural guidance to another, reducing ambiguity in execution.

How does the progressive disclosure principle work?

It uses a three-level loading system: metadata is always in context, the SKILL.md body loads when triggered, and bundled resources are accessed only as needed to save token space.

What is the primary purpose of a Claude Code Skill?

A skill provides domain-specific guidance, specialized workflows, and bundled resources that transform Claude from a general-purpose agent into a specialized tool for specific technical tasks.

Skill Development Architect

Name: Skill Development Architect
Author: liminal-ai

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Guides developers through creating, structuring, and optimizing high-performance skills for Claude Code plugins.

The Skill Development Architect provides a standardized framework for building specialized capabilities within Claude Code plugins. It transforms Claude into a domain-specific agent by providing structured guidance on skill anatomy, including metadata optimization, the principle of progressive disclosure, and the effective organization of scripts, references, and assets. By following the integrated five-step creation process, developers can ensure their skills are context-efficient, discoverable, and equipped with the procedural knowledge necessary for complex automation tasks.

主な機能

01Imperative writing style optimization for AI-to-AI instruction

02Standardized SKILL.md structure and YAML metadata validation

03Guided organization for scripts, reference materials, and output assets

04Structured 5-step workflow from conceptualization to validation

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06Progressive disclosure design for maximum context window efficiency

ユースケース

01Bootstrapping new capabilities for a Claude Code plugin

02Refactoring bloated skill files into efficient reference-based structures

03Standardizing skill development across a multi-developer team

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add liminal-ai/code-steward skill-development

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

主な機能

01Imperative writing style optimization for AI-to-AI instruction

02Standardized SKILL.md structure and YAML metadata validation

03Guided organization for scripts, reference materials, and output assets

04Structured 5-step workflow from conceptualization to validation

050 GitHub stars

06Progressive disclosure design for maximum context window efficiency

ユースケース

01Bootstrapping new capabilities for a Claude Code plugin

02Refactoring bloated skill files into efficient reference-based structures

03Standardizing skill development across a multi-developer team

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add liminal-ai/code-steward skill-development

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT