create-skill
@cursor/create-skill
create-skill teaches agents how to author new Agent Skills with valid SKILL.md frontmatter, trigger descriptions, and optional scripts. Install via npx skills add or copy to ~/.cursor/skills/create-skill/.
Last verified: 2026-06-22 · Cursor
create-skill
Create Cursor Agent Skills with proper SKILL.md structure, frontmatter, and best practices.
When to use
- → User asks to create a new skill
- → Authoring SKILL.md files
- → Setting up .cursor/skills/
Platforms
Resources
Source
https://github.com/cursor/skills-cursor/create-skillLicense: MIT
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FAQ
How do I install create-skill?
Send the install prompt to your AI, or run npx skills add https://github.com/cursor/skills-cursor/tree/main/create-skill.
Which platforms support create-skill?
Cursor, Claude Code, Open Agents