How do I trigger a specific skill in Claude Code?

Skills are triggered based on the name and description provided in the YAML frontmatter of the SKILL.md file. Using specific trigger phrases helps Claude identify when to use the skill.

When should I use scripts versus references in a skill?

Use scripts for deterministic, executable tasks that require reliability. Use references for documentation, schemas, or policies that inform Claude's reasoning process.

What is the progressive disclosure principle in skill design?

It is a three-level loading system (Metadata, SKILL.md, and Bundled Resources) designed to manage context window efficiency by only loading deep information when specifically needed.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized capability that provides domain-specific guidance, workflows, and tools to enhance Claude's behavior during specific tasks.

Skill Development

Name: Skill Development
Author: chrismcgraw60

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Standardizes the creation and optimization of custom Claude Code skills through structured patterns and best practices.

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The Skill Development skill empowers developers to build high-quality, efficient extensions for Claude Code by providing a comprehensive framework for skill creation. It outlines specific workflows for organizing procedural knowledge, managing scripts and assets, and implementing progressive disclosure principles to minimize token usage while maximizing utility. Whether you are building complex tool integrations or domain-specific onboarding guides, this skill ensures your custom capabilities are discoverable, deterministic, and optimized for AI-driven development workflows.

Características Principales

Guidance on managing bundled resources like scripts, references, and assets
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Implementation patterns for the progressive disclosure design principle
Comprehensive templates for SKILL.md and YAML metadata
Best practices for imperative writing styles and trigger phrase optimization
Step-by-step workflow for planning and validating reusable skill contents

Casos de Uso

Creating a new skill to extend Claude Code's core capabilities
Organizing large documentation into lean reference files to save context tokens
Refining existing skill descriptions to improve trigger accuracy and discovery

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Características Principales

Guidance on managing bundled resources like scripts, references, and assets
0 GitHub stars
Implementation patterns for the progressive disclosure design principle
Comprehensive templates for SKILL.md and YAML metadata
Best practices for imperative writing styles and trigger phrase optimization
Step-by-step workflow for planning and validating reusable skill contents

Casos de Uso

Creating a new skill to extend Claude Code's core capabilities
Organizing large documentation into lean reference files to save context tokens
Refining existing skill descriptions to improve trigger accuracy and discovery