skill-creator

name	skill-creator
description	Help users create new skills by generating SKILL.md files with proper frontmatter, instructions, and directory structure. Use when asked to create, make, or set up a new skill.
metadata	{"short-description":"Create new skill files"}

Skill Creator

This skill helps you create new skills for siada-agenthub.

Workflow

1. Ask the user for:

   • Skill name (use kebab-case, e.g., my-new-skill)
   • Brief description (what the skill does)
   • Detailed instructions (how to use the skill)

2. Create the skill directory structure:

   <target>/.siada/skills/<skill-name>/
   ├── SKILL.md
   ├── scripts/      (optional)
   └── references/   (optional)
   

3. Generate the SKILL.md file with:

   • YAML frontmatter (name, description)
   • Markdown body with instructions

Template

Use this template when creating new skills:

---
name: <skill-name>
description: <brief-description-explaining-when-to-use-this-skill>
metadata:
  short-description: <even-shorter-description>
---

# <Skill Title>

<Detailed instructions for using this skill>

## Workflow

1. Step one
2. Step two
3. Step three

## Notes

- Important consideration 1
- Important consideration 2

Placement Guidelines

• Repository-specific skills: Place in <project>/.siada/skills/

  • Best for project-specific workflows
  • Shared with the team via version control

• User-wide skills: Place in ~/.siada-cli/skills/

  • Best for personal productivity skills
  • Available across all projects

Best Practices

1. Clear naming: Use descriptive kebab-case names (e.g., code-review, deploy-staging)
2. Focused scope: Each skill should do one thing well
3. Good description: The description is crucial for model triggering - make it specific
4. Step-by-step workflow: Break down the process into clear steps
5. Include examples: Add examples when helpful for clarity