This skill serves as a comprehensive reference and implementation guide for developers building applications with the Anthropic Claude API and SDKs. It covers everything from basic message creation to advanced features like real-time streaming, multi-modal vision, and tool use (function calling). Beyond basic connectivity, it provides strategic guidance on cost optimization through prompt caching and Batch API usage, as well as complex orchestration patterns using Extended Thinking and the Claude Agent SDK, ensuring your AI-powered applications are efficient, scalable, and production-ready.
