What is a Claude Code Skill?

A specialized capability that provides domain-specific guidance and implementation patterns to enhance Claude's behavior when performing specific tasks.

How do I optimize a skill for better activation?

Write descriptions that include specific phrases users might say, relevant keywords, and the specific topic areas the skill covers.

Can I include supporting files like scripts or examples?

Yes, you can include READMEs, reference materials, examples, and helper scripts in subdirectories to provide deeper context for the skill.

How does Claude know when to use a skill?

Claude invokes skills autonomously based on context, specifically looking at the trigger phrases and keywords defined in the description field of the SKILL.md file.

What is the required file structure for a new skill?

Every skill must have a SKILL.md file located within a unique subdirectory inside the 'skills/' folder.

Claude Code Skill Template

Name: Claude Code Skill Template
Author: syahiidkamil

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Provides a standardized template and best practices for creating specialized Claude Code plugin skills within the ATLAS framework.

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This skill serves as a foundational reference for developers building custom capabilities within the Claude Code ecosystem. It outlines the essential file structure, frontmatter configuration, and descriptive trigger patterns required to create effective skills that Claude can autonomously invoke during complex software engineering tasks, ensuring consistency across the ATLAS agent's learning environment.

Características Principales

Comprehensive directory structure conventions
Frontmatter configuration reference for name and versioning
275 GitHub stars
Standardized SKILL.md boilerplate template
Best practices for domain-specific skill activation
Trigger phrase optimization guidance

Casos de Uso

Creating new domain-specific Claude Code skills from scratch
Standardizing existing plugin capabilities into a structured format
Learning how to optimize skill activation descriptions for model invocation

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Características Principales

Comprehensive directory structure conventions
Frontmatter configuration reference for name and versioning
275 GitHub stars
Standardized SKILL.md boilerplate template
Best practices for domain-specific skill activation
Trigger phrase optimization guidance

Casos de Uso

Creating new domain-specific Claude Code skills from scratch
Standardizing existing plugin capabilities into a structured format
Learning how to optimize skill activation descriptions for model invocation