When should I avoid creating a new skill?

Don't create skills for one-off solutions, standard practices that are already well-documented online, or project-specific conventions better suited for a CLAUDE.md file.

Why is gerund naming important for skills?

Using the gerund form (e.g., 'creating-skills') describes the action Claude is performing, which aligns with Anthropic's conventions and makes the skill's purpose immediately clear.

What is a Claude Code Skill?

A Claude Code Skill is a specialized reference guide and capability set that helps Claude apply specific techniques, tools, or best practices during development tasks.

How do I optimize a skill for Claude's discovery?

Use Claude Search Optimization (CSO) by including specific triggers in the description, such as error messages, library names, and symptoms that indicate the skill is needed.

How does this guide help with token limits?

It provides target word counts and compression techniques, like using minimal code examples and cross-referencing, to ensure skills don't waste the conversation's context window.

Creating Claude Code Skills

Name: Creating Claude Code Skills
Author: AgentWorkforce

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开发者工具

Standardizes the development and optimization of Claude Code skills to ensure they are discoverable, token-efficient, and actionable.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for developers to create high-quality Claude Code skills that enhance AI agent behavior. It enforces best practices for skill architecture, including standardized YAML frontmatter, gerund-based naming conventions, and Claude Search Optimization (CSO). By following these implementation patterns, developers can build reference guides that are easily discoverable by Claude, highly scannable for quick evaluation, and optimized for token efficiency to maintain lean conversation contexts.

主要功能

01Token efficiency techniques to minimize context window bloat

02Gerund-based naming conventions (verb + -ing) for active task alignment

03Proven implementation patterns for code examples and multi-step workflows

04Standardized YAML frontmatter templates for consistent skill discovery

050 GitHub stars

06Claude Search Optimization (CSO) guidelines for effective skill triggering

使用场景

01Building a shared library of project-specific engineering patterns for AI agents

02Onboarding developers to the standard process of extending Claude's capabilities

03Refining existing skills to improve their discoverability and performance

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add agentworkforce/relaycast creating-skills-skill

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

主要功能

01Token efficiency techniques to minimize context window bloat

02Gerund-based naming conventions (verb + -ing) for active task alignment

03Proven implementation patterns for code examples and multi-step workflows

04Standardized YAML frontmatter templates for consistent skill discovery

050 GitHub stars

06Claude Search Optimization (CSO) guidelines for effective skill triggering

使用场景

01Building a shared library of project-specific engineering patterns for AI agents

02Onboarding developers to the standard process of extending Claude's capabilities

03Refining existing skills to improve their discoverability and performance

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add agentworkforce/relaycast creating-skills-skill

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT