skill-creator

> **⚠️ Platform note — read before running any command.** The command examples here are written for **macOS / Linux**. On **Windows**: run `python` (or `py`) instead of `python3`, use `$env:USERPROFILE\…` and backslashes instead of `~/…`, and translate any shell pipes/redirects (`|`, `>`, `&&`) to their PowerShell equivalents before running. The scripts themselves are cross-platform; only the way you invoke them differs. # Skill Creator This skill provides guidance for creating effective skills. ## About Skills Skills are modular, self-contained packages that extend Claude's capabilities by providing specialized knowledge, workflows, and tools. Think of them as "onboarding guides" for specific domains or tasks—they transform Claude from a general-purpose agent into a specialized agent equipped with procedural knowledge that no model can fully possess. ### What Skills Provide 1. Specialized workflows - Multi-step procedures for specific domains 2. Tool integrations - Instructions for working with specific file formats or APIs 3. Domain expertise - Company-specific knowledge, schemas, business logic 4. Bundled resources - Scripts, references, and assets for complex and repetitive tasks ## Core Principles ### Concise is Key The context window is a public good. Skills share the context window with everything else Claude needs: system prompt, conversation history, other Skills' metadata, and the actual user request. **Default assumption: Claude is already very smart.** O...