Why does this skill use XML tags instead of Markdown?

Pure XML tags provide a more robust semantic structure for the LLM to follow, reducing confusion with Markdown content generated within the skill and allowing for better parsing of instructions.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized capability that provides domain-specific guidance, best practices, and implementation patterns to enhance Claude's performance in specific tasks.

What is the Router Pattern in skill development?

The Router Pattern is a design structure for complex skills where the main SKILL.md acts as a central hub, directing the user to specific sub-directories for workflows, references, and templates based on their intent.

How do I ensure my custom skill is properly structured?

The Skill Architect provides auditing workflows and validation scripts like quick_validate.py to check for required YAML frontmatter, XML usage, and directory naming conventions.

Skill Architect for Claude Code

Name: Skill Architect for Claude Code
Author: simonheimlicher

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines the creation, auditing, and refinement of specialized Claude Code Skills using standardized XML structures and design patterns.

About

The Skill Architect provides a robust framework for developing high-performance Claude Code Skills, emphasizing modular design and prompting best practices. By enforcing the Router pattern and pure XML structure, it allows developers to build complex, multi-functional AI capabilities that remain easy to maintain and scale. Whether you are bootstrapping a new automation tool or auditing an existing guide, this skill provides the templates, workflows, and validation scripts necessary to ensure your Claude extensions are production-ready and highly effective.

Key Features

Automated skill validation and packaging scripts for quality assurance
Modular Router pattern for managing complex, multi-step workflows
Standardized XML-based prompting framework for structural clarity
Pre-defined templates for builders, guides, automation, and validators
1 GitHub stars
Built-in auditing workflows to align existing skills with best practices

Use Cases

Refactoring monolithic prompts into modular, router-based workflow systems
Auditing existing custom skills for adherence to Claude Code best practices
Bootstrapping new domain-specific skills from scratch using proven scaffolds

About

Key Features

Automated skill validation and packaging scripts for quality assurance
Modular Router pattern for managing complex, multi-step workflows
Standardized XML-based prompting framework for structural clarity
Pre-defined templates for builders, guides, automation, and validators
1 GitHub stars
Built-in auditing workflows to align existing skills with best practices

Use Cases

Refactoring monolithic prompts into modular, router-based workflow systems
Auditing existing custom skills for adherence to Claude Code best practices
Bootstrapping new domain-specific skills from scratch using proven scaffolds