Agent Skills: Skill Creator

Skill Creator

Use this skill when the task is to create or refine a reusable skill package.

Goals

• keep the skill short enough to load cheaply
• encode workflow, not generic model intelligence
• use references or scripts only when they clearly reduce risk or repetition
• fit KiraClaw's seeded-skill layout under Filesystem Base Dir/skills

Workflow

1. Define the trigger clearly:
   • what user requests should activate this skill?
   • what should not activate it?
2. Decide the scope:
   • one focused workflow per skill
   • avoid combining unrelated jobs into one package
3. Write the frontmatter carefully:
   • name
   • description
   • include trigger examples in the description
4. Write the body as operational guidance:
   • workflow steps
   • failure modes
   • decision rules
   • exit criteria
5. Add references or scripts only if they reduce repeated work or improve reliability.

Rules

• Prefer one strong skill over one huge omnibus skill.
• Do not explain concepts the base model already knows unless the local workflow is special.
• Do not turn the skill into a README or changelog.
• If the skill depends on local tools, directories, or conventions, say so directly.
• Keep examples short and realistic.

Good Skill Shape

Most good skills have:

• a narrow trigger
• a short workflow
• a few rules that prevent common mistakes
• one or two high-value examples

When to Split

Split the skill if:

• it has multiple unrelated trigger families
• it needs different rules for different domains
• the body is becoming reference material instead of workflow guidance

Seed Skill Guidance

For seeded default skills:

• optimize for broad usefulness
• avoid org-private assumptions
• keep the body compact so new workspaces do not inherit unnecessary prompt weight

Validation

Before finishing a new skill, check:

• is the trigger description specific enough?
• does the body contain real workflow guidance?
• can at least one realistic task use it without extra explanation?