How does the progressive disclosure principle work?

It manages context by only loading information as needed: metadata first, then the SKILL.md body, and finally specific resources like scripts or references only when triggered.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a modular package that extends Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations for specific domains.

Should I put all my documentation in the SKILL.md file?

No. To keep the context window efficient, you should move detailed references, schemas, and examples into separate files within the 'references/' folder.

What are the required components of a skill?

Every skill requires a SKILL.md file containing YAML frontmatter (name and description) and Markdown instructions for Claude to follow.

Skill Creator for Claude Code

Name: Skill Creator for Claude Code
Author: franroa

byfranroa

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Developer Tools

Provides a standardized framework and best practices for developing modular, context-efficient Claude Code skills.

The Skill Creator is an essential guide for developers looking to extend Claude's capabilities through specialized knowledge, workflows, and tool integrations. It provides a structured methodology for building 'onboarding guides' for specific domains, transforming Claude into a specialized agent. By following core principles like progressive disclosure and concise context management, this skill ensures that custom extensions are powerful yet efficient. It covers everything from YAML metadata configuration to organizing bundled resources like scripts, references, and assets, ensuring your custom skills are production-ready and easy for the AI to navigate.

Key Features

01Guidance on bundling reusable scripts, references, and static assets

020 GitHub stars

03Standardized SKILL.md template with required YAML frontmatter

04Framework for defining task specificity (High vs. Low Freedom)

05Progressive disclosure patterns to minimize context window bloat

06Step-by-step workflow for skill initialization, editing, and packaging

Use Cases

01Creating specialized domain-knowledge skills for company-specific APIs

02Standardizing documentation and onboarding procedures for technical teams

03Building reusable automation scripts for repetitive DevOps tasks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add franroa/chezmoi skill-creator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill