Guide for creating Claude Code skills following Anthropics official best practices. Use when user wants to create a new skill, build a skill, write SKILL.md, or needs skill creation guidelines. Provides structure, naming conventions, description writing, and quality checklist.
The 'creating-skills' guide provides a comprehensive framework for developing Claude Code skills in accordance with Anthropic's best practices. This skill aids users in structuring their skill creation process, ensuring adherence to naming conventions and quality standards. By following this guide, users can create skills that are easily discoverable and maintainable, addressing the need for a standardized approach to skill development.
You can create a new skill by following the Quick Start instructions in the guide, which outline the steps to set up your skill directory and create a SKILL.md file.
Skills should be named using lowercase letters, hyphens between words, and should be descriptive yet concise, typically 2-4 words.
Yes, the SKILL.md body should be less than 500 lines, and the description must be under 1024 characters to ensure quality and clarity.
Yes, you can include optional helper scripts if they provide additional value, such as complex logic or reusable utilities.
If your SKILL.md is approaching 500 lines, consider moving detailed examples and troubleshooting information to separate reference files.
Quick Setup:
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