# create-skill

> Scaffold a new Claude Code skill with correct structure and best practices.

- Author: chevymike02
- Repository: chevymike02/shaw-plugins
- Version: 20260129020232
- Stars: 0
- Forks: 0
- Last Updated: 2026-02-06
- Source: https://github.com/chevymike02/shaw-plugins
- Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@chevymike02/shaw-plugins~create-skill:20260129020232

---

---
name: create-skill
description: Scaffold a new Claude Code skill with correct structure and best practices.
user-invocable: true
argument-hint: [skill name and purpose]
---

Create a new Claude Code skill.

**Request:** $ARGUMENTS

**Process:**
1. Fetch latest skill documentation from official sources
2. Check memory for user's existing skills and patterns
3. Generate skill structure following official format

**Skill structure:**
```
skills/
└── skill-name/
    ├── SKILL.md (required)
    └── supporting-files/ (optional)
```

**SKILL.md format:**
```yaml
---
name: skill-name
description: When Claude should use this skill
user-invocable: true/false
argument-hint: [expected arguments]
allowed-tools: Tool1, Tool2 (optional restriction)
---

Instructions for the skill.
Use $ARGUMENTS for user input.
```

**Best practices:**
- Clear, specific description for Claude to match
- Keep SKILL.md under 500 lines
- Use supporting files for large reference content
- Test with `/skill-name` before deploying