command-creator

name	command-creator
description	Creates command files for the Claude Code framework. Commands are user-facing shortcuts that delegate to skills.
version	1.2.0
model	sonnet
invoked_by	both
user_invocable	true
tools	["Read","Write","Edit"]
args	--name <command-name> --skill <target-skill> [--description <desc>]
best_practices	["Commands are thin delegation wrappers",{"Always set disable-model-invocation":true},"Keep command files minimal (YAML frontmatter + one delegation line)"]
error_handling	graceful
streaming	supported
output_location	.claude/commands/
verified	true
lastVerifiedAt	2026-02-28
dependencies	["research-synthesis"]
source	builtin
trust_score	100
provenance_sha	fe16a524e12dde56

Command Creator

Create command files that delegate to skills. Commands live in .claude/commands/ and are auto-discovered by Claude Code as /commandname.

Step 0: Check for Existing Command

Before creating, check if command already exists:

test -f .claude/commands/<command-name>.md && echo "EXISTS" || echo "NEW"

If EXISTS → use Read to inspect the current command file, then Edit to apply changes directly. Run the post-creation integration steps (Step 4) after updating.

If NEW → continue with Step 0.5.

Step 0.5: Companion Check

Before proceeding with creation, run the ecosystem companion check:

1. Use companion-check.cjs from .claude/lib/creators/companion-check.cjs
2. Call checkCompanions("command", "{command-name}") to identify companion artifacts
3. Review the companion checklist — note which required/recommended companions are missing
4. Plan to create or verify missing companions after this artifact is complete
5. Include companion findings in post-creation integration notes

This step is informational (does not block creation) but ensures the full artifact ecosystem is considered.

When to Use

• Creating user-facing shortcuts to skills
• Simplifying complex skill invocations
• Providing memorable command names for common workflows

Command File Format

All commands use this pattern:

---
description: Brief description of what this command does
disable-model-invocation: true
---

Invoke the {skill-name} skill and follow it exactly as presented to you

Example: /tdd command

---
description: Test-driven development workflow with Iron Laws
disable-model-invocation: true
---

Invoke the tdd skill and follow it exactly as presented to you

Creation Workflow

Step 1: Validate Inputs

// Validate command name (lowercase, hyphens only)
 commandName = args..().(, );


 skillExists =  ();
 (!skillExists) {
    ();
}