crystallize

To crystallize a new skill:

1. Determine what the skill should do (ask if unclear)
2. Decide scope:
   • Global (chad-tools plugin): ~/src/github.com/metcalfc/claude-plugin/skills/
   • Project-specific: .claude/skills/ in the current repo
3. Create the directory and SKILL.md:

   <scope>/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md
   

4. Write proper YAML frontmatter:
   • name: kebab-case
   • description: 1-2 sentences with trigger phrases
   • argument-hint: if it takes arguments
5. Write clear, numbered instructions in the body
6. If it needs supporting files (templates, scripts), put them in the same skill directory
7. For global skills: remind to commit to claude-plugin repo and note that other machines will get it on next plugin update
8. For project skills: remind to commit to the project repo