make-skill-template

Scaffold new Agent Skills with proper frontmatter, directory structure, and bundled resource organization.

- Generates SKILL.md files with required YAML frontmatter (name, description) and optional metadata fields for skill discovery

- Supports optional bundled directories: scripts/ for automation, references/ for documentation, assets/ for static files, and templates/ for starter code

- Provides step-by-step workflow for creating skills from scratch or duplicating this template as a starting point

- Includes validation checklist and troubleshooting guidance for common setup issues

Make Skill Template

A meta-skill for creating new Agent Skills. Use this skill when you need to scaffold a new skill folder, generate a SKILL.md file, or help users understand the Agent Skills specification.

When to Use This Skill

- User asks to "create a skill", "make a new skill", or "scaffold a skill"

- User wants to add a specialized capability to their GitHub Copilot setup

- User needs help structuring a skill with bundled resources

- User wants to duplicate this template as a starting point

Prerequisites

- Understanding of what the skill should accomplish

- A clear, keyword-rich description of capabilities and triggers

- Knowledge of any bundled resources needed (scripts, references, assets, templates)

Creating a New Skill