skill-developer
Skill Developer is a meta-skill for building new Claude Code skills from the ground up or converting existing scripts. It provides templates, step-by-step guidance for wrapping MCP pipelines, and configuration patterns to enable Claude's automatic skill discovery.
Skill Developer helps you create new Claude Code skills with templates and MCP pipeline integration.
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Install
parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3/skill-developer · repository language: Python
git clone https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3
cp -r Continuous-Claude-v3/.claude/skills/skill-developer ~/.claude/skills/skill-developerFrequently asked questions
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How do I create a new Claude Code skill from scratch?
Skill Developer guides you through creating a Claude Code skill from the ground up. Start by defining your skill's purpose and inputs, then use the provided templates to structure your code. Skill Developer helps you format your skill according to SKILL.md standards, set up proper metadata, and configure triggers for Claude's automatic discovery system. The meta-skill walks you through each component needed for a functional, reusable skill.
How can I turn an existing script into a skill?
Skill Developer makes converting existing scripts straightforward. It helps you wrap your script logic into the skill framework, extract configurable parameters, and define clear inputs and outputs. The meta-skill provides templates showing how to adapt common script patterns into reusable skills, then guides you through testing and validation before deployment.
What is the SKILL.md format and how do I use it?
Skill Developer teaches you the SKILL.md format, which is the standard structure for defining Claude Code skills. It includes metadata (name, description, license), input/output schemas, trigger rules, and implementation code. Skill Developer provides format examples and validates your SKILL.md against best practices, ensuring your skill integrates seamlessly with Claude's skill discovery and execution pipeline.
How do I wrap MCP tools into a reusable skill pipeline?
Skill Developer supports wrapping MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools into skill pipelines. The meta-skill shows you how to compose multiple MCP tools, define data flow between them, and expose the pipeline as a single reusable skill. It handles configuration patterns, error handling, and integration points so your MCP pipeline works reliably within Claude's skill ecosystem.
What skill triggers and discovery rules should I set up?
Skill Developer helps you configure triggers that tell Claude when to invoke your skill automatically. You define discovery rules based on user intent, keywords, or context patterns. The meta-skill provides templates for common trigger scenarios and explains how to balance specificity with usability, ensuring your skill activates at the right moments without false positives.
Where can I find skill examples and templates?
Skill Developer includes a reference library of existing skill examples and templates covering common use cases. These templates demonstrate proper SKILL.md structure, input/output design, and best practices. You can clone templates, customize them for your needs, and use them as starting points for your own skill development workflow.
SKILL.md
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Skill Developer
Meta-skill for creating new Claude Code skills, including skills that wrap MCP pipelines.
When to Use
- "Create a skill for X"
- "Help me make a new skill"
- "Turn this script into a skill"
- "How do I create a skill?"
Skill Structure
Skills live in .claude/skills/<skill-name>/:
.claude/skills/my-skill/
├── SKILL.md # Required: Main skill definition
├── scripts/ # Optional: Supporting scripts
└── templates/ # Optional: Templates, examples
SKILL.md Format
---
name: skill-name
description: Brief description (shown in skill list)
allowed-tools: [Bash, Read, Write] # Optional: restrict tools
---
# Skill Name
## When to Use
[When Claude should discover this skill]
## Instructions
[Step-by-step instructions for Claude to follow]
## Examples
[Usage examples]
Creating an MCP Pipeline Skill
To create a new MCP chain script and wrap it as a skill:
Step 1: Use the Template
Copy the multi-tool-pipeline template:
```bash cp
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