The Complete Guide to Building Skills for Claude

A skill is a set of instructions - packaged as a simple folder - that teaches Claude how to handle specific tasks or workflows. Instead of re-explaining your preferences, processes, and domain expertise in every conversation, skills let you teach Claude once and benefit every time.

This guide covers everything you need to know to build effective skills - from planning and structure to testing and distribution. Whether you're building a skill for yourself, your team, or for the community, you'll find practical patterns and real-world examples throughout.