Is this compatible with any technology?

Yes, the skeleton is language-agnostic and can be used to document skills for React, Cloudflare, Python, or any other domain-specific task.

Why is the SKILL.md file important?

SKILL.md is the primary source of truth that Claude reads to understand how to use the skill, what files to load, and which commands to execute.

What is a Claude Code Skill Skeleton?

It is a pre-formatted directory and documentation structure that ensures new Claude Code skills follow consistent best practices for AI performance and reliability.

How does this help with AI behavior?

By providing clear sections for 'Critical Rules' and 'Known Issues', the skeleton helps define the boundaries for Claude, reducing hallucinations and preventing common errors.

Skill Skeleton & Boilerplate

Name: Skill Skeleton & Boilerplate
Author: jezweb

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Developer Tools

Accelerate the creation of custom Claude Code skills with a standardized boilerplate and documentation framework.

About

The Skill Skeleton provides a foundational structure for developers building custom capabilities for the Claude Code CLI. It eliminates the guesswork of documentation and organization by offering a pre-configured SKILL.md template, clear sections for defining AI behavior rules, and standardized patterns for error prevention. By using this skeleton, developers ensure their skills are robust, easy for Claude to interpret, and ready for production-grade software development workflows.

Key Features

Configuration file reference patterns
Pre-defined 'Always Do' and 'Never Do' rule sections
91 GitHub stars
Standardized error prevention and issue documentation blocks
Step-by-step setup and checklist structures
Standardized SKILL.md markdown template

Use Cases

Scaffolding a new custom skill for the Claude Code CLI
Creating shareable community skills with consistent formatting
Standardizing documentation for existing internal AI tools

About

Key Features

Configuration file reference patterns
Pre-defined 'Always Do' and 'Never Do' rule sections
91 GitHub stars
Standardized error prevention and issue documentation blocks
Step-by-step setup and checklist structures
Standardized SKILL.md markdown template

Use Cases

Scaffolding a new custom skill for the Claude Code CLI
Creating shareable community skills with consistent formatting
Standardizing documentation for existing internal AI tools