claude-skills-system

What problem does it solve?

Users need to extend Claude Code's knowledge base with reusable, structured guidance for specific domains or workflows. This skill provides a complete reference for creating and using Claude Skills.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Skill Types: Defines implementation skills (short, actionable) and documentation skills (comprehensive references).
• Directory Structure: Guides on organizing skills by category (core, patterns, orchestration, validation, etc.).
• Creation & Usage Patterns: Details how to define frontmatter, structure content, and reference skills in agent instructions or other skills.
• Best Practices: Covers clarity, naming consistency, single responsibility, and version management for skills.
• Use Case: When you discover a new best practice for Python FastAPI development, use this skill to create a new "implementation" skill under the patterns/ category, documenting the quick start, key patterns, and common pitfalls for future use by agents.

Quick Start

Use the claude-skills-system skill to understand the two main types of Claude Code skills: implementation and documentation.