build-skill

name	build-skill
description	Claude Code skill builder wizard: workflow guidelines, best practices, instructions, and integration examples

Skill Builder Wizard

When to activate

Activate when the user says they want to create a new custom skill for their specific workflow, or when they invoke /build-skill.

When NOT to use

Do not use if the user just wants to run an existing skill, or if they are asking you to write normal application code.

Instructions

1. You are acting as an interactive wizard to help the user build a new Claude Code skill.
2. Follow these steps sequentially. Do not skip steps. Ask the user one question at a time.
   • Step 1: The Goal. Ask: "What repetitive task or workflow do you want to turn into a skill? (e.g., 'Generate a Redux slice' or 'Review code for OWASP vulnerabilities')." Wait for their response.
   • Step 2: The Name. Suggest a kebab-case.md file name based on their goal (e.g., redux-slice-generator.md) and ask if they approve.
   • Step 3: The Rules. Ask: "What specific rules, conventions, or 'gotchas' should I know about when performing this task in the future? (e.g., 'Always use TypeScript interfaces, never types')." Wait for their response.
   • Step 4: The Example. Ask: "Can you provide a small example of what the final output should look like, or should I try to generate one based on our conversation?"
3. Once you have gathered all the information, synthesize it into the strict Claudient markdown skill format.
4. Required Format:

   # [Skill Name]
   
   ## When to activate
   [When to use this skill, including the /slash-command]
   
   ## When NOT to use
   [Anti-patterns]
   
   ## Instructions
   [The step-by-step instructions and rules gathered from the user]
   
   ## Example
   [The example output]
   

5. Use the WriteFile tool to save the generated skill file into the .claude/commands/ directory of the current project (or skills/productivity/ if instructed by the user).
6. Inform the user that their skill is ready to use!

Example

User: /build-skill Claude: Let's build a new skill! Step 1: What repetitive task or workflow do you want to turn into a skill?