When should I use scripts in a skill?

Scripts should be used for tasks that require deterministic reliability, complex logic that shouldn't be rewritten every time, or operations that are fragile and error-prone.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A skill is a specialized, modular package that extends Claude's capabilities with domain-specific knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations, acting as an 'onboarding guide' for the AI.

Why shouldn't I include a README.md in my skill folder?

To minimize context bloat and confusion for the AI, skills should only contain essential files like SKILL.md and necessary resources. Auxiliary documentation adds unnecessary clutter.

How does Skill Creator optimize the context window?

It uses a three-level progressive disclosure system—Metadata, SKILL.md, and Bundled Resources—ensuring Claude only loads detailed information when it is explicitly required for the task.

Skill Creator

Name: Skill Creator
Author: ZhanlinCui

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Developer Tools

Guides the development and optimization of high-quality Claude Code skills using standardized architectural patterns and context-efficient design.

About

Skill Creator is a comprehensive framework for building specialized, modular capabilities for Claude Code. It provides essential guidelines for managing the context window through progressive disclosure, organizing domain expertise into scripts and references, and determining the appropriate level of freedom for AI-driven workflows. By following these patterns, developers can transform Claude from a general-purpose assistant into a specialized agent equipped with procedural knowledge, ensuring that new skills are token-efficient, deterministic, and easy for the AI to navigate during complex tasks.

Key Features

Resource management strategies for scripts, references, and assets
Standardized SKILL.md architecture with YAML frontmatter metadata
17 GitHub stars
Progressive disclosure patterns to optimize context window usage
Structured six-step workflow for planning, initializing, and packaging skills
Guidance on setting task-specific degrees of freedom (High/Medium/Low)

Use Cases

Optimizing existing skills to reduce token consumption and improve reliability
Converting company-specific documentation into a reference-heavy Claude Skill
Developing a new specialized toolset for a specific programming language or framework

About

Key Features

Resource management strategies for scripts, references, and assets
Standardized SKILL.md architecture with YAML frontmatter metadata
17 GitHub stars
Progressive disclosure patterns to optimize context window usage
Structured six-step workflow for planning, initializing, and packaging skills
Guidance on setting task-specific degrees of freedom (High/Medium/Low)

Use Cases

Optimizing existing skills to reduce token consumption and improve reliability
Converting company-specific documentation into a reference-heavy Claude Skill
Developing a new specialized toolset for a specific programming language or framework