create Claude skill
How to create a Claude skill from your expertise
A practical guide for non-technical experts who want to turn their know-how into a Claude-ready skill package.
Start with the workflow, not the prompt
Write down who the buyer is, what outcome they want, what inputs they need, and what a good output looks like. That becomes the backbone of SKILL.md.
Package buyer docs
A useful skill needs README.md for positioning, HOW_TO_USE.md for copy-paste steps, and examples.md for concrete use cases.
Validate before publishing
Run a file check and Shield scan so missing docs, risky language, and unclear usage instructions are caught early.
Put this into action
Use a free Skillzip tool to turn this guide into a concrete skill package or validation report.
Generate SKILL.md