How to Create a Skill in Claude Code

Short summary

Claude Code skills are auto-triggered procedures stored in SKILL.md files that Claude invokes when context matches—unlike slash commands you trigger manually. Create one with YAML frontmatter (name and description) plus detailed instructions; the description must explicitly list concrete triggers to ensure Claude selects it. Skills bundle scripts and templates into reusable workflows, keeping everyday context lean.

• •Skills are context-triggered procedures (vs manually-triggered slash commands) that Claude invokes automatically when the task matches the description
• •Create by writing a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter (name, description) and detailed instructions—description precision is critical for selection
• •Skills can bundle templates, scripts, and assets, enabling complex multi-step workflows

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