skill-iterator

name	skill-iterator
description	Guide for iterating and improving skills. Use when updating an existing skill that extends Claude's capabilities with specialized knowledge, workflows, or tool integrations.
license	Complete terms in LICENSE.txt

Skill Iterator

Guide for developing and iterating Claude Code Skills using the official skill-creator.

Prerequisites: Install Official Skill Creator

Before developing or iterating skills, install the official skill-creator from Anthropic:

# Step 1: Add the skills marketplace
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/skills

# Step 2: Install example-skills (includes skill-creator)
/plugin install example-skills@anthropic-agent-skills

Official repo: https://github.com/anthropics/skills/tree/main/skills/skill-creator

SOP: Skill Development Workflow

Creating a New Skill

1. Invoke skill-creator:

   /example-skills:skill-creator
   

2. Follow the guided workflow to create the skill

Iterating an Existing Skill

1. Invoke skill-creator:

   /example-skills:skill-creator
   

2. Point to the skill you want to modify
3. Make changes following skill-creator's guidance

Important: Always invoke /example-skills:skill-creator before making any skill modifications. The skill-creator provides the latest best practices and validation.

Quick Reference

See references/quick-ref.md for skill structure and common patterns.