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How to Install Agent Skills

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Claude.ai

Install Skills through the Claude web interface. Best for non-technical users and quick setup.

  • Upload custom Skills as ZIP files
  • Toggle pre-built Skills on/off
  • Access partner Skills directory
  • No command line required
Claude.ai Guide
For Developers

Claude Code

Install Skills via the filesystem for development workflows. Best for developers and teams.

  • Personal skills: ~/.claude/skills/
  • Project skills: .claude/skills/
  • Install via plugins marketplace
  • Share via version control
Claude Code Guide
Enterprise

Claude API

Programmatic Skill management via the /v1/skills endpoint. Best for enterprise and automation.

  • Organization-wide Skill sharing
  • Programmatic version control
  • Pre-built Skills via skill_id
  • Requires beta headers
API Documentation

Platform Comparison

FeatureClaude.aiEasiestClaude CodeClaude API
Pre-built SkillsYesVia pluginsYes
Custom SkillsZIP uploadFilesystem/v1/skills
Skill ScopeIndividualPersonal / ProjectOrganization
Network AccessVariesFullNo
Best ForIndividualsDevelopersEnterprise

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