How do I upload the final ZIP to Claude?

You can use the integrated --upload command if your API key is configured, or manually upload the generated ZIP file through the Claude.ai skills interface.

Does it handle security checks?

Yes, the skill automatically scans all files for sensitive patterns such as API keys, tokens, and passwords to prevent accidental data leaks during packaging.

What does the Claude Skill Packager do?

It bundles skill directories, including documentation and reference materials, into the specific ZIP format required for upload to the Claude AI platform.

What files are required to create a package?

To successfully package a skill, the directory must contain a non-empty SKILL.md file and a references directory containing at least one markdown file.

Claude Skill Packager

Name: Claude Skill Packager
Author: jmagly

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Productivity & Workflow

Packages and validates completed skill directories into optimized ZIP files for deployment to Claude AI.

About

Claude Skill Packager is a specialized utility designed to finalize the development lifecycle of custom AI skills. It automates the transition from raw code to a deployable package by performing rigorous grounding checks, structure validation, and security scans for sensitive data like API keys. By ensuring your SKILL.md and reference files meet platform requirements and optimizing the package size, it streamlines the process of uploading new capabilities to Claude AI via CLI or manual upload.

Key Features

Automated validation of SKILL.md and directory structure
Support for both CLI-based and manual ZIP creation
Package size estimation and optimization alerts
67 GitHub stars
Direct upload integration via the skill-seekers tool
Pre-package security scanning for API keys and credentials

Use Cases

Bundling custom AI skills for distribution across development teams
Auditing skill directories for sensitive information before deployment
Standardizing the packaging workflow for multi-agent autonomous systems

About

Key Features

Automated validation of SKILL.md and directory structure
Support for both CLI-based and manual ZIP creation
Package size estimation and optimization alerts
67 GitHub stars
Direct upload integration via the skill-seekers tool
Pre-package security scanning for API keys and credentials

Use Cases

Bundling custom AI skills for distribution across development teams
Auditing skill directories for sensitive information before deployment
Standardizing the packaging workflow for multi-agent autonomous systems