skill-dev-skill_skill

Overview

This skill scaffolds new skills by creating a standard directory structure and essential boilerplate files. It speeds up project setup so you can focus on implementation rather than initial file layout. The generator produces a command template, metadata file, and a sample script to jumpstart development.

How this skill works

Run the tool with a skill name and brief description. The skill creates the canonical folder hierarchy, writes a metadata template, adds a command manifest for CLI integration, and drops a sample script demonstrating common entry points. The output is ready to customize and commit to your project.

When to use it

• Starting a new skill project and needing consistent structure
• Onboarding team members to a common layout
• Creating multiple similar skills quickly
• Enforcing a standard set of files and templates
• Prototyping a skill to validate ideas fast

Best practices

• Provide a clear, one-sentence description when scaffolding to populate templates
• Customize the generated sample script immediately to reflect your runtime and commands
• Keep the scaffolded structure under version control and evolve the templates as standards change
• Use the command manifest as the single source for CLI wiring and documentation
• Run the scaffold in a clean environment to avoid overwriting existing files

Example use cases

• Bootstrapping a new Java-based skill with standard folders and a starter script
• Creating a series of related skills that share the same command structure
• Onboarding a contractor by giving them a ready-to-edit project scaffold
• Rapidly prototyping a proof-of-concept skill for demos
• Automating repository setup in CI or project templates