What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized capability documented in a SKILL.md file that provides domain-specific guidance, implementation patterns, and best practices to improve the AI's behavior.

How do I make my skills easier for Claude to find?

Include rich keywords in the description, such as specific error messages (e.g., ENOTEMPTY), symptoms (e.g., 'flaky tests'), and exact tool or library names.

What is the ideal length for a Claude Code Skill?

Most skills should be under 500 words to conserve tokens, while frequently-loaded core skills should ideally be kept under 200 words for maximum efficiency.

Why should I use the Skill Creator instead of writing documentation manually?

The Skill Creator ensures that your definitions follow the specific structure and philosophy that AI models respond to best, such as prioritizing goals over procedures and utilizing token-efficient language.

Claude Skill Creator

Name: Claude Skill Creator
Author: Light-Brands

byLight-Brands

Learning & Documentation

Standardizes the creation and optimization of Claude Code skills by enforcing best practices for documentation and pattern recognition.

About

The Skill Creator is a meta-utility designed to help users and AI agents build, refine, and maintain high-quality Claude Code skills. It provides a structured framework for documenting reusable coding patterns, architectural decisions, and domain-specific workflows while ensuring the resulting SKILL.md files are optimized for discovery and token conservation. By prioritizing outcome-based guidance over rigid procedures, this skill empowers Claude to act as an intelligent companion that understands the 'why' behind implementation patterns across diverse software projects.

Key Features

Token-efficient writing constraints to keep skills concise and performant
Standardized naming conventions and categorization for skill libraries
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Automated SKILL.md template generation with YAML frontmatter
Optimization for discovery through symptom-based keywords and error message triggers
Guidance on 'show, don't tell' pattern reinforcement using multiple code examples

Use Cases

Documenting reusable coding standards and architectural patterns for engineering teams
Creating specialized triggers for recurring technical challenges like async testing or race conditions
Refactoring static developer documentation into actionable AI-readable skills

About

Key Features

Token-efficient writing constraints to keep skills concise and performant
Standardized naming conventions and categorization for skill libraries
0 GitHub stars
Automated SKILL.md template generation with YAML frontmatter
Optimization for discovery through symptom-based keywords and error message triggers
Guidance on 'show, don't tell' pattern reinforcement using multiple code examples

Use Cases

Documenting reusable coding standards and architectural patterns for engineering teams
Creating specialized triggers for recurring technical challenges like async testing or race conditions
Refactoring static developer documentation into actionable AI-readable skills