Guide for creating effective skills using a TDD-based approach. This command treats skill creation as Test-Driven Development applied to process documentation. - Purpose - Create reusable skills that extend Claude's capabilities - Output - Complete skill directory with SKILL.md and optional resources ```bash /customaize-agent:create-skill ["skill name"] ```
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# /customaize-agent:create-skill - Skill Development Guide
Guide for creating effective skills using a TDD-based approach. This command treats skill creation as Test-Driven Development applied to process documentation.
- Purpose - Create reusable skills that extend Claude's capabilities
- Output - Complete skill directory with SKILL.md and optional resources
```bash
/customaize-agent:create-skill ["skill name"]
```
## Arguments
Optional skill name (e.g., "image-editor", "pdf-processing", "code-review").
## Usage Examples
```bash
# Create an image editing skill
> /customaize-agent:create-skill image-editor
# Create a database query skill
> /customaize-agent:create-skill bigquery-analysis
# Start the skill creation workflow
> /customaize-agent:create-skill
```
## How It Works
1. **Understanding with Concrete Examples**: Gathers usage scenarios
- What functionality should the skill support?
- How would users invoke this skill?
- What triggers should activate it?
2. **Planning Reusable Contents**: Analyzes examples to identify resources
- Scripts (`scripts/`) - Executable code for deterministic tasks
- References (`references/`) - Documentation to load as needed
- Assets (`assets/`) - Templates, images, files used in output
3. **Skill Initialization**: Creates proper structure
- SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter (name, description)
- Resource directories as needed
- Proper naming conventions (gerund form: "Processing PDFs")
4. **Content Development**: Writes skill documentation
- Overview with core principle
- When to Use section with triggers and symptoms
- Quick Reference for scanning
- Implementation details
- Common Mistakes section
5. **TDD Testing Cycle**: Applies RED-GREEN-REFACTOR
- RED: Run scenarios WITHOUT skill, document failures
- GREEN: Write skill addressing those failures
- REFACTOR: Close loopholes, iterate until bulletproof
## Best Practices
- Start with concrete examples - Understand real use cases before writing
- Apply TDD strictly - No skill without failing tests first
- Keep SKILL.md lean - Under 500 lines, use separate files for heavy reference
- Optimize for discovery - Start descriptions with "Use when..." and include specific triggers
- Name by action - Use gerunds like "Processing PDFs" not "PDF Processor"