Agent skill
skill-creator-shaunandrews-agent-skills
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/other/skill-creator-shaunandrews-agent-skills
SKILL.md
Skill Creator Skill
Use this skill when creating a new agent skill. Skills provide specialized instructions for specific tasks.
When to Use
- Creating a new skill for the agent-skills repo
- User asks to "create a skill" or "add a new skill"
- Documenting a repeatable workflow as a skill
Skill Location
All skills live in: ~/Developer/Projects/agent-skills/skills/{skill-name}/
Use kebab-case for skill names (e.g., wordpress-mockups, project-setup).
Skill Structure
Minimal skill:
{skill-name}/
└── SKILL.md # Required: main skill file
Complex skill with assets:
{skill-name}/
├── SKILL.md # Required: main skill file
├── docs/ # Optional: detailed documentation
│ └── {topic}.md
├── templates/ # Optional: file templates
│ └── {template-file}
├── examples/ # Optional: example files
│ └── {example-file}
└── assets/ # Optional: images, icons, etc.
└── {asset-file}
SKILL.md Template
# {Skill Name} Skill
{One-line description of what this skill does}
## When to Use
- {Trigger condition 1}
- {Trigger condition 2}
- {Trigger condition 3}
## Prerequisites
{Tools, CLIs, access, or setup required — or "None" if self-contained}
## Workflow
### Step 1: {First Step}
{Instructions}
### Step 2: {Second Step}
{Instructions}
{Continue with more steps as needed}
## Commands Reference
{If the skill involves CLI tools, list key commands}
```bash
# Example command
command --flag value
Templates
{If the skill includes templates, document them here}
Examples
{Show example usage or link to examples/ folder}
Troubleshooting
{Common issues and solutions}
Related Skills
- {Link to related skills if applicable}
## Writing Good Skills
### Be Specific
- Describe exact conditions when to use the skill
- Include concrete examples, not abstract principles
### Be Procedural
- Break down workflows into clear steps
- Use numbered lists for sequences
- Use code blocks for commands and file contents
### Be Complete
- Include all necessary context
- Don't assume the agent remembers prior conversations
- Reference file paths explicitly
### Be Practical
- Focus on what the agent needs to DO, not background theory
- Include templates and examples
- Anticipate common variations
## Creation Procedure
1. **Identify the skill need**
- What task keeps coming up?
- What workflow should be standardized?
2. **Create skill directory**
```bash
mkdir -p ~/Developer/Projects/agent-skills/skills/{skill-name}
-
Write SKILL.md
- Use template above
- Be thorough — this is the agent's only reference
-
Add supporting files (if needed)
- Templates in
templates/ - Examples in
examples/ - Documentation in
docs/
- Templates in
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Test the skill
- Symlink to workspace:
bash
ln -s ~/Developer/Projects/agent-skills/skills/{skill-name} ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/{skill-name} - Try using it in a conversation
- Refine based on results
- Symlink to workspace:
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Commit to agent-skills repo
bashcd ~/Developer/Projects/agent-skills git add skills/{skill-name} git commit -m "Add {skill-name} skill" git push
Symlinking Skills
To make a skill available to the agent:
# Create symlink
ln -s ~/Developer/Projects/agent-skills/skills/{skill-name} ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/{skill-name}
# Verify
ls -la ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/{skill-name}
To remove a skill:
rm ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/{skill-name} # Removes symlink only, not source
Skill Naming Conventions
| Pattern | Use For | Examples |
|---|---|---|
{tool}-{action} |
Tool-specific skills | gh-issues, wp-deploy |
{domain}-{topic} |
Domain skills | wordpress-blocks, design-mockups |
{verb}-{noun} |
Action skills | project-setup, skill-creator |
Quality Checklist
Before committing a new skill:
- SKILL.md has clear "When to Use" section
- All file paths are explicit (no assumptions)
- Commands include expected output or success criteria
- Templates are complete and copy-pasteable
- Tested with actual usage
- Committed to agent-skills repo
Existing Skills Reference
Check existing skills for patterns:
ls ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/
Read a skill to understand structure:
cat ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/{skill-name}/SKILL.md
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