What files are required for a new skill?

Every skill requires a SKILL.md file containing YAML frontmatter metadata (name and description) and Markdown instructions.

How does the Skill Creator optimize context window usage?

It uses the Progressive Disclosure principle, which organizes information into three levels—metadata, the SKILL.md body, and bundled resources—to ensure only relevant data is loaded.

When should I use 'Low Freedom' instructions in a skill?

Low freedom should be used when operations are fragile, error-prone, or require a specific sequence where consistency is critical.

Can I include executable scripts in a skill?

Yes, skills can include a 'scripts/' directory for Python, Bash, or other executable code to handle deterministic tasks reliably.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A skill is a specialized, modular package that extends Claude's capabilities with specific domain knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations.

Skill Creator

Name: Skill Creator
Author: ianwatts22

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Developer Tools

Guides the creation and optimization of specialized Claude Code skills using standardized architectural patterns and context-efficient design.

The Skill Creator is a meta-utility designed to help users build, update, and refine custom capabilities for Claude Code. It provides a structured framework for developing modular 'skills' that transform Claude from a general assistant into a domain-specific agent. By following core principles like Progressive Disclosure and context window management, this skill ensures that new extensions are token-efficient, deterministic, and easy to maintain. It covers the entire development lifecycle, from initial planning and resource organization (scripts, references, assets) to final packaging and iteration.

Key Features

01Standardized naming conventions and metadata enforcement

02Categorized resource management for scripts, references, and assets

03Standardized SKILL.md template generation and structural guidance

04Context optimization via Progressive Disclosure design patterns

05Heuristics for setting appropriate 'Degrees of Freedom' for AI tasks

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Use Cases

01Optimizing complex AI workflows to minimize token usage and improve reliability

02Building a custom internal onboarding guide for company-specific codebases

03Developing reusable tool integrations for niche APIs or file formats

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ianwatts22/codex-config .system

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill