Skill Development
This skill should be used when the user wants to "create a skill", "add a skill to plugin", "write a new skill", "improve skill description", "organize skill content", or needs guidance on skill structure, progressive disclosure, or skill development best practices for Claude Code plugins.
Security Assessment
About Skill Development
The Skill Development skill is designed to assist users in creating, enhancing, and organizing skills for Claude Code plugins. It addresses the need for structured guidance in skill development, ensuring that users can effectively build modular, self-contained packages that enhance Claude's capabilities. This skill acts as a foundational framework for users aiming to create specialized workflows, integrate tools, and encapsulate domain expertise in a streamlined manner, ultimately simplifying the process of skill creation and improvement.
FAQ
How do I create a new skill using this skill?
You can create a new skill by following the guidance provided in the SKILL.md file format, ensuring you include the required YAML frontmatter and markdown instructions.
What types of bundled resources can I include?
You can include scripts, references, and assets as optional bundled resources to enhance the functionality and usability of your skill.
Is there a limit to the size of reference documents?
Yes, if reference documents are larger than 10,000 words, it is recommended to include grep search patterns in your SKILL.md for better accessibility.
Can this skill be used with any programming language?
While this skill focuses on Claude Code plugins, it can accommodate scripts in various languages such as Python or Bash depending on your needs.
What should I avoid when creating a skill?
Avoid duplicating information between SKILL.md and reference files; prefer using reference files for detailed information to keep SKILL.md concise.
Install Skill Development
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
anthropics/claude-code