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Skill Repository Guide

Standardizes the layout, distribution, and packaging of Claude Code skill repositories with a focus on PHP ecosystem integration and automated release workflows.

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Key features

  • Multi-channel distribution support for Marketplace, Releases, and Composer
  • Pre-defined templates for SKILL.md, README.md, and GitHub release workflows
  • Standardized repository layout and file structure definitions
  • PHP ecosystem integration through specialized composer.json configurations
  • Automated validation scripts for skill metadata and documentation

Use cases

  • Bootstrapping a new Claude Code skill repository with a production-ready structure
  • Standardizing existing skill repositories to support multi-channel distribution
  • Configuring automated release packaging and PHP-based deployment for AI skills

FAQ

When should I use this skill?

You should use this skill when creating a new Claude Code skill, standardizing an existing repository, adding Composer support for PHP-based projects, or setting up automated GitHub release workflows to ensure your skill meets industry standards.

What distribution methods are supported?

The skill supports three main distribution channels: the Netresearch Marketplace for easy discovery, GitHub Releases for direct downloads, and Composer for seamless integration into PHP-based software projects.

What does the Skill Repository Guide do?

This skill standardizes the structure, distribution, and packaging of Claude Code skill repositories. It provides templates for mandatory files like SKILL.md and README.md, automates validation, and sets up multi-channel distribution workflows.

How does this skill improve the developer workflow?

It eliminates manual setup tasks by providing pre-defined templates and validation scripts. By enforcing a consistent repository layout, it ensures that your skills are compatible with the Netresearch Marketplace and easy for both AI agents and humans to understand.

How does this skill support the PHP ecosystem?

It includes specialized configurations for composer.json, allowing Claude Code skills to be distributed as PHP packages. It integrates with the netresearch/composer-agent-skill-plugin to simplify installation within PHP development environments.