What exactly is a Claude Code Skill?

A Skill is a modular package containing specialized knowledge, workflows, and tools that transform Claude from a general-purpose assistant into a domain-specific agent.

What is the difference between a script and an asset in a skill?

Scripts are executable code (Python/Bash) for deterministic tasks, while assets are static files (templates, logos) used in Claude's final output.

When should I use a 'Low Freedom' setting for a skill?

Use low freedom when operations are fragile, error-prone, or require strict consistency, such as specific deployment sequences or data migrations.

How does Skill Creator help with context window limits?

It teaches 'Progressive Disclosure,' a design principle that only loads detailed information (like scripts or references) when Claude specifically needs them, saving tokens.

Skill Creator

Name: Skill Creator
Author: kaodean

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Developer Tools

Guides developers through building, optimizing, and packaging specialized modular capabilities for the Claude Code ecosystem.

About

Skill Creator is a meta-utility designed to help developers extend Claude's core capabilities by building high-quality 'Skills.' It provides a standardized framework for creating modular packages that include specialized workflows, tool integrations, and domain expertise. By focusing on core principles like 'Progressive Disclosure' and context window efficiency, this skill ensures that custom extensions remain token-efficient while providing Claude with the precise procedural knowledge required for complex, repetitive, or fragile tasks.

Key Features

Step-by-step workflow for initializing, editing, and packaging new skills
Guidelines for organizing scripts, reference documentation, and static assets
Standardized SKILL.md template with optimized YAML frontmatter for better AI discovery
0 GitHub stars
Progressive disclosure design patterns to minimize context window bloat
Defined 'Degrees of Freedom' framework to balance AI creativity with operational stability

Use Cases

Developing domain-specific AI agents for proprietary company APIs and schemas
Optimizing large technical documentation sets for efficient AI-assisted retrieval
Creating reusable automation scripts for complex PDF, image, or file processing

About

Key Features

Step-by-step workflow for initializing, editing, and packaging new skills
Guidelines for organizing scripts, reference documentation, and static assets
Standardized SKILL.md template with optimized YAML frontmatter for better AI discovery
0 GitHub stars
Progressive disclosure design patterns to minimize context window bloat
Defined 'Degrees of Freedom' framework to balance AI creativity with operational stability

Use Cases

Developing domain-specific AI agents for proprietary company APIs and schemas
Optimizing large technical documentation sets for efficient AI-assisted retrieval
Creating reusable automation scripts for complex PDF, image, or file processing