Claude Skills are modular capabilities that extend Claude Code's functionality. Each skill consists of a SKILL.md file with instructions, plus optional scripts and templates. Skills are model-invoked—Claude autonomously decides when to use them based on your request and the skill's description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Claude skills and how to create your own
Installing is simple: 1) Copy the GitHub URL of the skill repository, 2) Open Claude Code, 3) Use the install command or add it to your .claude/skills directory, 4) Claude will automatically detect and load the skill. Most skills install in under 30 seconds. Skills with marketplace.json can be installed even more easily through Claude's plugin marketplace system.
Skills from this marketplace are sourced from public GitHub repositories. We filter out low-quality repos (minimum 2 stars) and scan for basic quality indicators, but you should always review the code before installing. Official skills from Anthropic undergo rigorous testing and are marked with an 'Official' badge. Community skills should be treated like any open-source code—inspect before use.
Skills marked with the 'Official' badge are created and maintained by Anthropic. Community skills are created by developers worldwide. Always review the code and repository before using any skill.
Yes! Claude Code supports multiple skills simultaneously. Skills are modular and designed to work together. For example, you can combine a 'code-reviewer' skill with a 'git-automation' skill to automatically review and commit code changes. Claude intelligently selects the appropriate skills based on your request context.
Yes! You can create custom Claude skills and share them on GitHub. Check out the skill-creator skill for detailed guidance on creating your own skills. The basic structure requires a SKILL.md file with instructions. You can also add optional scripts, templates, and a marketplace.json for easier distribution.
Skills are model-invoked—Claude automatically decides when to use them based on context. Slash commands are user-invoked—you explicitly type the command to trigger them. Skills enable more intelligent, context-aware automation in your workflows.
Our scraper syncs with GitHub daily to fetch the latest skills and updates. When a skill repository is updated on GitHub, the changes typically appear on SkillsMP within 24 hours. You can see the last update timestamp on each skill card. We recommend checking back regularly for new skills and improvements to existing ones.
Skills with a marketplace.json file are configured for easy installation through Claude's official plugin marketplace system. These skills include additional metadata like categories, icons, installation instructions, and version information. Use the 'Marketplace only' filter to show only these professionally-packaged skills. They're generally easier to install and better documented.
No, SkillsMP is an independent community project. We aggregate and showcase Claude skills from various sources to make discovery easier. For official skills and authoritative information, always refer to Anthropic's official documentation and repositories.
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