Our review
This skill creates a new skill for the curated catalog using a standardized format.
Strengths
- Provides a structured template for consistent skills
- Includes verification checklist and anti-patterns
- References style guides for better documentation
Limitations
- Requires manual update of the README file
- Does not automatically create new category directories
- Does not validate the content of the created skill
Use this skill when you need to add a new skill to the curated catalog following the official format.
Do not use this skill for editing existing skills or for content that does not fit the standard template.
Security analysis
SafeThe skill only performs file system inspection and creation tasks using safe commands like ls and head, and guides creation of markdown files. There is no network access, no execution of arbitrary code, and no destructive actions.
No concerns found
Examples
Add a new skill security xss-prevention 'Prevent cross-site scripting attacks in WordPress'Add a new skill testing react-testing 'Write unit tests for React components with Jest and React Testing Library'Add a new skill development prettier 'Configure and enforce Prettier code formatting across projects'Add New Skill
Create a new skill following the standard format.
Arguments
$ARGUMENTS
Expected format: <category> <skill-name> "<one-line description>"
Example: security xss-prevention "Prevent cross-site scripting attacks in WordPress"
Pre-flight Checks
# List existing skill categories
ls -d skills/*/ 2>/dev/null | sed 's/skills\///' | sed 's/\///'
# Show skill format reference
head -30 skills/prompt-engineering/SKILL.md
Instructions
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Parse the arguments to get:
- Category (must be existing directory or create new)
- Skill name (kebab-case)
- One-line description
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Load style guides first:
skills/prompt-engineering/references/anti-patterns.mdskills/prompt-engineering/references/wordpress-docs-style-guide.md
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Create the skill file at
skills/<category>/<skill-name>.mdwith this structure:
# [Skill Name in Title Case]
> **Topic**: <category>/<skill-name>
> **Platforms**: All
> **Source**: wp-dev-prompts
<skill>
<summary>
[One-line description from arguments]
</summary>
<knowledge>
## Core Concepts
[Essential knowledge - 2-3 paragraphs]
## Best Practices
1. [Practice with explanation]
2. [Practice with explanation]
3. [Practice with explanation]
## Common Patterns
```[language]
[Correct code pattern example]
Anti-Patterns (Avoid)
- ❌ [What NOT to do and why]
- ❌ [Another thing to avoid]
Verification Checklist
- [ ] [How to verify correct implementation]
- [ ] [Another verification step] </knowledge>
Platform Integration
Claude Code / Cursor / Cline
Reference this skill in prompts or CLAUDE.md.
ChatGPT / Gemini
Copy the <knowledge> section directly into your prompt.
4. Update `skills/README.md`:
- Add to directory structure if new category
- Update skill count
- Add to category description section
5. Verify the skill:
- Check for AI indicator words
- Confirm proper markdown formatting
- Validate internal links
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