Create Skill FAQs

Question 1

What is the difference between personal and project-specific skills?

Accepted Answer

Personal skills are stored in your home directory and are available across every project you work on. Project-specific skills are stored within a project's own directory, allowing them to be version-controlled and shared with your entire team via Git.

Question 2

What does the Create Skill do?

Accepted Answer

The Create Skill acts as a specialized architect for Claude Code, guiding you through the process of building custom capabilities. it provides standardized YAML templates, validates directory structures, and helps craft trigger-rich descriptions that allow Claude to activate the skill autonomously.

Question 3

How does it improve my AI coding workflow?

Accepted Answer

It improves your workflow by standardizing how custom tools are built and discovered. By using discovery-optimized trigger terms and clear file structures, it ensures Claude knows exactly when and how to assist you without manual prompting.

Question 4

Can I restrict what tools a custom skill can access?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Create Skill emphasizes security by implementing 'allowed-tools' parameters in the YAML frontmatter. This allows you to restrict Claude to specific actions like 'Read' or 'Bash' when that specific skill is active, ensuring a more controlled and secure environment.

Question 5

When should I use this skill?

Accepted Answer

You should use this skill whenever you need to extend Claude's core capabilities. It is ideal for designing project-specific coding standards, creating automation workflows, or building reusable utility kits for your personal development environment.

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